DTC P2102 Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Low
DTC P2103 Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit High
DESCRIPTION
The throttle actuator is operated by the ECM and opens and closes the throttle valve using gears.
The opening angle of the throttle valve is detected by the Throttle Position (TP) sensor, which is mounted on the throttle body. The TP sensor provides feedback to the ECM. This feedback allows the ECM to appropriately control the throttle actuator and monitor the throttle opening angle as the ECM responds to driver inputs.
HINT: This ETCS (Electronic Throttle Control System) does not use a throttle cable.

MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM monitors the electrical current through the electronic actuator, and detects malfunctions and open circuits in the throttle actuator based on this value. If the current is outside the standard range, the ECM determines that there is a malfunction in the throttle actuator. In addition, if the throttle valve does not function properly (for example, stuck on), the ECM determines that there is a malfunction. The ECM then illuminates the MIL and sets a DTC.
Example: When the electrical current is more than 10 A, or less than 0.5 A and the throttle actuator duty ratio exceeds 80%, the ECM interprets this as the current being outside the standard range, and illuminates the MIL and sets a DTC.
If the malfunction is not repaired successfully, a DTC is set when the engine is quickly revved up to a high rpm several times after the engine has idled for 5 seconds after engine start.
MONITOR STRATEGY

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
All:

P2102:

P2103:

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
P2102:

P2103:

FAIL-SAFE
When either of these DTCs, as well as other DTCs relating to ETCS (Electronic Throttle Control System) malfunctions, is set, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. During fail-safe mode, the ECM cuts the current to the throttle actuator off, and the throttle valve is returned to a 6 throttle angle by the return spring. The ECM then adjusts the engine output by controlling the fuel injection (intermittent fuel-cut) and ignition timing, in accordance with the accelerator pedal opening angle, to allow the vehicle to continue at a minimal speed.
If the accelerator pedal is depressed gently, the vehicle can be driven slowly.
Fail-safe mode continues until a pass condition is detected, and the ignition switch is then turned off.
WIRING DIAGRAM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
1 INSPECT THROTTLE BODY (RESISTANCE OF THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR)

Standard resistance

2 CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR - ECM)

Standard resistance : Check for open

Check for short

3 INSPECT THROTTLE BODY
OK: Normal
4 INSPECT THROTTLE VALVE
OK: The throttle valve opens and closes smoothly.
REPLACE ECM
Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Malfunction
(PRNDL Input)
Throttle Actuator Control SystemDisassembly
1. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER LESS RESERVOIR TANK CYLINDER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using soft jaws on the vise, hold the brake master
cylinder in a vise through aluminum plates.
(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the O-ring.
(c) Using SST, remove the brake tube from the brake
master cylinder.
SST 09023 ...
Starter Relay Circuit High
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
While the engine is being cranked, the positive battery voltage is applied to
terminal STA of the ECM.
If the ECM detects the Starter Control (STA) signal while the vehicle is being
driven, it determines that
there is a malfunction in the STA circuit. The ECM then il ...
Active head restraints
When the occupant’s lower back
presses against the seatback during
a rear-end collision, the head
restraint moves slightly forward
and upward to help reduce the
risk of whiplash on the seat occupant
Active head restraints
Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head rest ...