OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P210A Throttle Actuator B Control Motor Circuit/Open
The drive circuit of throttle actuator motor B is open. Throttle B is the secondary throttle on engines with two throttle bodies — typically used for tumble flap or charge-motion control.
Is it safe to drive with P210A?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyMotor winding open
- PossibleOpen wire to motor
- Less likelyPin pushed back out of connector body
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Reduced throttle response, possible limp mode
- Hesitation or surging
- Idle too high or too low
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Throttle Actuator B, Throttle Motor B, Throttle Harness
Related codes
- P2107Throttle Actuator Control Module Internal Processor
- P2108Throttle Actuator Control Module Performance
- P2109Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor A Minimum Stop Performance
- P210BThrottle Actuator B Control Motor Circuit Range/Performance
- P210CThrottle Actuator B Control Motor Circuit Low
- P210DThrottle Actuator B Control Motor Circuit High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.