OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P210F Throttle Actuator B Control System - Forced Limited RPM
Throttle B control has detected an unsafe condition and forced an RPM limit. Common protective response when motor current, throttle position feedback, or supply voltage on the B path is out of spec.
Is it safe to drive with P210F?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyProtection mode triggered by paired throttle-B fault
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
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.7–3 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Throttle Actuator B, Throttle Position Sensor B
Related codes
- P210CThrottle Actuator B Control Motor Circuit Low
- P210DThrottle Actuator B Control Motor Circuit High
- P210EThrottle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C/F Voltage Correlation
- P2110Throttle Actuator Control System — Forced Limited RPM
- P2111Throttle Actuator Control System — Stuck Open
- P2112Throttle Actuator Control System — Stuck Closed
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.