{"id":46256,"date":"2021-12-02T01:28:29","date_gmt":"2021-12-02T09:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=46256"},"modified":"2024-06-15T01:07:24","modified_gmt":"2024-06-15T08:07:24","slug":"p2118-code-throttle-actuator-control-motor-current-range-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p2118-code-throttle-actuator-control-motor-current-range-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"P2118 Code: Throttle Actuator Control Motor Current Range \/ Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_c55dea-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_c55dea-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_c55dea-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_c55dea-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_c55dea-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_c55dea-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_c55dea-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_c55dea-33{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_c55dea-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_c55dea-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_c55dea-33 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-35e136  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-1c896c\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c2129d-32, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c2129d-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c2129d-32\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c2129d-32 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c2129d-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c2129d-32\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c2129d-32 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c2129d-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c2129d-32\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_c2129d-32 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c2129d-32\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2118 stands for &ldquo;Throttle Actuator Control Motor Current Range\/Performance.&rdquo; The code sets when the powertrain control module (PCM) detects that a higher than normal current is required to move the throttle plate.<\/li><li>Some Ford vehicles define the P2118 code as a result of an excessive amount of current being required to operate the throttle actuator control (TAC) motor.<\/li><li>Common causes of the P2118 code for most vehicles include a failing throttle control motor, circuit issues, and a faulty throttle position sensor. On Ford vehicles, common causes include the TAC motor being damaged, the TAC motor harness circuits being short together, and obstruction in the throttle plate movement.<\/li><li>Common symptoms of the P2118 code include an illuminated check engine light, the vehicle getting stuck in &ldquo;limp&rdquo; mode, and the engine stalling or not starting.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The electronic throttle control (ETC) system is a system that electrically opens the throttle valve. The parts of the ETC system, which consist of&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/accelerator-pedal-position-sensor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"accelerator pedal position (APP) sensors\">accelerator pedal position (APP) sensors<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/throttle-actuator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"electronic throttle actuator\">electronic throttle actuator<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/bad-throttle-position-sensor-symptoms-what-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"throttle position (TP) sensors\">throttle position (TP) sensors<\/a>, are interconnected and controlled by a control module, which is usually the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/engine-control-module\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"powertrain control module\">powertrain control module<\/a> (PCM).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the PCM detects that the ETC system is not working as it should, a code will be logged by on-board diagnostics. &nbsp;Usually, throttle response will be limited or non-responsive and a warning light will be illuminated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does the P2118 Code Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/search-obd2-codes-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Diagnostic trouble code\">Diagnostic trouble code<\/a> (DTC) P2118 stands for &ldquo;Throttle Actuator Control Motor Current Range\/Performance.&rdquo; Note that this code does not appear in every vehicle&rsquo;s code library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The PCM controls the ETC system by monitoring its throttle position sensors. These sensors provide throttle angle feedback to the vehicle&rsquo;s computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/modern-throttle-position-sensor-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"modern throttle position sensor\" class=\"wp-image-46360\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/modern-throttle-position-sensor-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/modern-throttle-position-sensor-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/modern-throttle-position-sensor-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/modern-throttle-position-sensor-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/modern-throttle-position-sensor-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/modern-throttle-position-sensor-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/modern-throttle-position-sensor-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Throttle position sensors provide throttle angle feedback to the vehicle&rsquo;s computer. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As the driver steps on the accelerator pedal, the APP sensor sends a signal to the PCM to determine how much power is being requested from the engine. This will then allow the throttle plate to open or close accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the PCM detects higher than normal current is required to move the throttle plate, a code P2118 will be stored. The PCM may also put the engine into a &ldquo;limp home mode&rdquo; or &ldquo;fail-safe&rdquo; position to prevent unwanted acceleration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">P2118 on Some Ford Vehicles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ford defines the P2118 as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>P2118 is set when an excessive amount of current is required to operate the throttle actuator control (TAC) motor, i.e., when the amount of current required to move the throttle plate is higher than a calibrated threshold limit.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most likely causes of this code are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>TAC motor is damaged<\/li><li>TAC motor harness circuits are short together<\/li><li>Obstruction in the throttle plate movement<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> The definition of code P2118 may be different depending on the vehicle manufacturer. Consult the appropriate repair manual or repair database for the exact code definition.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Possible Causes of the P2118 Code?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Throttle control motor failure<\/li><li>Circuit issues, such as damaged wires or a poor connection<\/li><li>Faulty throttle position sensor<\/li><li>Dirty or defective <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/throttle-body\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"throttle body\">throttle body<\/a><\/li><li>Defective accelerator pedal position sensor<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-pcm-meaning-symptoms-of-failure-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"An issue with the PCM\">An issue with the PCM<\/a>, such as software in need of an update<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Common Symptoms of the P2118 Code?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/check-engine-light-flashing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Illuminated check engine light\">Illuminated check engine light<\/a><\/li><li>Vehicle stuck in &ldquo;limp&rdquo; mode<\/li><li>Engine won&rsquo;t start or stalls<\/li><li>Little to no throttle response<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Diagnose the P2118 Code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DTC P2118 is a generic powertrain code that applies to OBD-II equipped vehicles with an electronic throttle control system. While different makes may exhibit similar symptoms and causes related to the code, the steps for diagnosing and repairing each vehicle may vary depending on the automaker&rsquo;s specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re not familiar with the process of diagnosing trouble codes, it may be best to leave the job to a licensed mechanic. Here are some useful videos that show what the process might involve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Electronic Throttle Control P2110 P2112 P2118 P2110\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-oIFyvBpr_U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Check Engine Light On - No Throttle Response\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sFQetTCnJZY?start=220&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Fix Code P2118<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fixing code P2118 on your own may be a confusing and frustrating task. It&rsquo;s a good idea to bring your vehicle to a certified mechanic to get an accurate diagnosis. If you&rsquo;re a seasoned DIYer who knows your way around cars, make sure that you have the right repair manuals before getting to work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-you-should-always-consult-a-repair-manual\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Repair manuals and online repair databases\">Repair manuals and online repair databases<\/a> come in handy, as they provide vehicle-specific repair information.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>The electronic throttle control (ETC) system is a system that electrically opens the throttle valve. The parts of the ETC&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p2118-code-throttle-actuator-control-motor-current-range-performance\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":46361,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1314],"tags":[1680,2094,1615,1679],"ppma_author":[2607,2985],"class_list":{"0":"post-46256","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-obd-ii-trouble-codes","8":"tag-accelerator-pedal-position-sensor","9":"tag-throttle-actuator","10":"tag-throttle-body","11":"tag-throttle-position-sensor","12":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>P2118 Code: Throttle Actuator Control Motor Current Range \/ Performance - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Find out what the P2118 code means, as well as its causes and symptoms.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p2118-code-throttle-actuator-control-motor-current-range-performance\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"P2118 Code: Throttle Actuator Control Motor Current Range \/ Performance - In The Garage with CarParts.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Find out what the P2118 code means, as well as its causes and symptoms.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p2118-code-throttle-actuator-control-motor-current-range-performance\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"In The Garage with CarParts.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2021-12-02T09:28:29+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-06-15T08:07:24+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mechanic-holding-electronic-throttle-body-scaled.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2048\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1363\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/p2118-code-throttle-actuator-control-motor-current-range-performance\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/p2118-code-throttle-actuator-control-motor-current-range-performance\\\/\"},\"author\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"$id\":\"4\",\"name\":\"CarParts.com Research Team\",\"jobTitle\":\"Expert Automotive Writer\",\"description\":\"The CarParts.com Research Team is composed of experienced automotive and tech writers working with (ASE)-certified automobile technicians and automotive journalists to bring up-to-date, helpful information to car owners in the US. 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