OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P211D Throttle Actuator B Control Throttle Body Range/Performance
The throttle B body itself does not respond as commanded — position feedback is plausible but does not track the setpoint within the calibrated time window.
Is it safe to drive with P211D?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyThrottle body aged or contaminated
- Less likelySensor element aged beyond calibration window
- Less likelySensor mounting loose - signal damping
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
Related codes
- P210AThrottle Actuator B Control Motor Circuit/Open
- P211AThrottle Actuator B Control System - Stuck Open
- P211BThrottle Actuator B Control System - Stuck Closed
- P211CThrottle Actuator B Control Motor Current Range/Performance
- P211EThrottle Actuator B Control Module Processor
- P211FThrottle Actuator B Control Module Performance
- P2120Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor "C" Circuit
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.