OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2113 Throttle Actuator Control System Forced Limited RPM
The throttle actuator control has detected a fault and limits engine speed to a defined emergency value. The vehicle stays drivable but with severely reduced power until the underlying fault is cleared.
Is it safe to drive with P2113?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyUnderlying throttle actuator fault
- PossiblePedal/throttle correlation 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
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Throttle Actuator Motor, Throttle Position Sensor, Ecm
Related codes
- P2110Throttle Actuator Control System — Forced Limited RPM
- P2111Throttle Actuator Control System — Stuck Open
- P2112Throttle Actuator Control System — Stuck Closed
- P2114Throttle Actuator Control System Forced Below Limit RPM
- P2115Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor A Minimum Stop Performance
- P2116Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor B Minimum Stop Performance
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.