OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2119 Throttle Closed Position Performance
When commanded to idle, the throttle plate does not reach the calibrated closed position. Often a coked throttle bore preventing the plate from seating fully.
Is it safe to drive with P2119?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyThrottle bore coked at closed-position stop
- PossiblePlate or stop misadjusted after service
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
- 0.3–2 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Throttle Body, Throttle Actuator Motor
Related codes
- P2111Throttle Actuator Control System — Stuck Open
- P2112Throttle Actuator Control System — Stuck Closed
- P2116Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor B Minimum Stop Performance
- P2117Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor C Minimum Stop Performance
- P2118Throttle Actuator Control Motor Current Range/Performance
- P211AThrottle Actuator B Control System - Stuck Open
- P211BThrottle Actuator B Control System - Stuck Closed
- P211CThrottle Actuator B Control Motor Current Range/Performance
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.