DTC    P2118    Throttle Actuator Control Motor Current Range / Performance

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DESCRIPTION

The ETCS (Electronic Throttle Control System) has a dedicated power supply circuit. The voltage (+BM) is monitored and when it is low (less than 4 V), the ECM determines that there is a malfunction in the ETCS and cuts off the current to the throttle actuator.
When the voltage becomes unstable, the ETCS itself becomes unstable. For this reason, when the voltage is low, the current to the throttle actuator is cut. If repairs are made and the system returns to normal, turn the ignition switch off. The ECM then allows the current to flow to the throttle actuator so that it can be restarted.

HINT:
The ETCS does not use a throttle cable.

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DTC Code
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
P2118
Open in ETCS power source (+BM) circuit
(1 trip detection logic)
  1. Open in ETCS power source circuit
  2. Battery
  3. Battery terminals
  4. ETCS fuse
  5. ECM

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

The ECM monitors the battery supply voltage applied to the throttle actuator.
When the power supply voltage (+BM) drops below 4 V for 0.8 seconds or more, the ECM interprets this as an open in the power supply circuit (+BM). The ECM illuminates the MIL and sets the DTC.
If the malfunction is not repaired successfully, the DTC is set 5 seconds after the engine is next started.

MONITOR STRATEGY


Related DTCs
P2118: Throttle actuator power supply
Required Sensors/Components (Main)
Throttle actuator, throttle valve, ETCS fuse
Required Sensors/Components (Related)
None
Frequency of Operation
Continuous
Duration
0.8 seconds
MIL Operation
Immediate
Sequence of Operation
None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS


Monitor runs whenever following DTCs not present
None
Battery voltage
8 V or more
Electronic throttle actuator power
ON

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS


Throttle actuator power supply voltage (+BM)
Less than 4 V

COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE


Throttle actuator power supply voltage (+BM)
11 to 14 V

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN


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  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
  3. Clear DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC operation).
  4. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
  5. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on [A].
  6. Start the engine.
  7. Slowly depress the accelerator pedal, raise the engine speed to approximately 3000 rpm for approximately 5 seconds, and then idle the engine [B].
  8. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes [C].
  9. Read the Pending DTCs.

    HINT:
    1. If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
    2. If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
  10. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
  11. Input the DTC: P2118.
  12. Check the DTC judgment result.

    Tester Display
    		Description
    NORMAL
    1. DTC judgment completed
    2. System normal
    ABNORMAL
    1. DTC judgment completed
    2. System abnormal
    INCOMPLETE
    1. DTC judgment not completed
    2. Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
    N/A
    1. Unable to perform DTC judgment
    2. Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU's memory limit

    HINT:
    1. If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
    2. If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or N/A, perform steps [B] and [C] again.
  13. If no pending DTC is output, perform a universal trip and check for permanent DTCs (Click here).

    HINT:
    1. If a permanent DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
    2. If no permanent DTC is output, the system is normal.

FAIL-SAFE

When this DTC or other DTCs relating to ETCS (Electronic Throttle Control System) malfunctions are set, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. During fail-safe mode, the ECM cuts the current to the throttle actuator, and the throttle valve is returned to a 7° throttle angle by the return spring. The ECM then adjusts the engine output by controlling the fuel injection (intermittent fuel-cut) and ignition timing, in accordance with the accelerator pedal opening angle, to allow the vehicle to continue at a minimal speed. If the accelerator pedal is depressed firmly and gently, the vehicle can be driven slowly.
Fail-safe mode continues until a pass condition is detected, and the ignition switch is then turned OFF.

WIRING DIAGRAM


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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

NOTICE:
Inspect the fuses of circuits related to this system before performing the following inspection procedure.

HINT:
Read freeze frame data using the Techstream. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
1.READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (+BM VOLTAGE)

  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

  1. Turn the Techstream on.

  1. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data / +BM Voltage.

  1. Read the value displayed on the Techstream.

    Standard voltage:
    11 to 14 V


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Go to step 2
OK

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2.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - BATTERY, BODY GROUND)

  1. Disconnect the D74 ECM connector.

  1. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard voltage:

    Tester Connection
    		Condition
    		Specified Condition
    D74-41 (+BM) - Body ground
    		Always
    		11 to 14 V

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance:

    Tester Connection
    		Condition
    		Specified Condition
    D74-82 (ME01) - Body ground
    		Always
    		Below 1 Ω
    D74-81 (E1) - Body ground
    		Always
    		Below 1 Ω


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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK

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