OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2118 Throttle Actuator Control Motor Current Range/Performance
The current draw of the throttle motor lies outside the expected range — either much higher (binding plate) or much lower (worn brushes, open winding) than calibrated.
Is it safe to drive with P2118?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyPlate binding from carbon
- PossibleMotor windings aged or open
- Less likelySensor element aged beyond calibration window
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 Body
Related codes
- P2100Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Open
- P2101Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Range/Performance
- P2115Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor A Minimum Stop Performance
- P2116Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor B Minimum Stop Performance
- P2117Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor C Minimum Stop Performance
- P2119Throttle Closed Position Performance
- P211AThrottle Actuator B Control System - Stuck Open
- P211BThrottle Actuator B Control System - Stuck Closed
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.