Toyota Corolla Cross: Throttle Actuator "A" Control System Actuator Stuck Open (P211172,P211173)

DESCRIPTION

The throttle actuator is operated by the ECM, and opens and closes the throttle valve using gears. The opening angle of the throttle valve is detected by the throttle position sensor, which is mounted on the throttle body with motor assembly. The throttle position sensor provides feedback to the ECM. This feedback allows the ECM to appropriately control the throttle actuator and monitor the throttle opening angle as the ECM responds to driver inputs.

DTC No.	Detection Item	DTC Detection Condition	Trouble Area	MIL	Note
P211172	Throttle Actuator "A" Control System Actuator Stuck Open	The ECM signals the throttle actuator to close, but the actuator is stuck (1 trip detection logic).	Throttle actuator Throttle body with motor assembly Throttle valve Wire harness or connector ECM	Comes on	SAE Code: P2111 DTC for Mexico Models: Applies
P211173	Throttle Actuator "A" Control System Actuator Stuck Closed	The ECM signals the throttle actuator to open, but the actuator is stuck (1 trip detection logic).	Throttle actuator Throttle body with motor assembly Throttle valve Wire harness or connector ECM	Comes on	SAE Code: P2112 DTC for Mexico Models: Applies

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

If the throttle valve remains at a certain angle despite a high drive current from the ECM, the ECM determines that there is a malfunction in the Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS), illuminates the MIL and stores a DTC.

MONITOR STRATEGY

Related DTCs	P2111: Throttle actuator stuck open P2112: Throttle actuator stuck closed
Required Sensors/Components (Main)	Throttle actuator (throttle body with motor assembly)
Required Sensors/Components (Related)	-
Frequency of Operation	Continuous
Duration	0.5 seconds
MIL Operation	Immediate
Sequence of Operation	None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

All

Monitor runs whenever the following DTCs are not stored

None

P2111: Throttle Actuator Stuck Open

All of the following conditions are met	-
System guard* judge condition	On
Throttle actuator current	2 A or higher
Duty-cycle to close throttle	80% or higher

P2112: Throttle Actuator Stuck Closed

All of the following conditions are met	-
System guard* judge condition	On
Throttle actuator current	2 A or higher
Duty-cycle to open throttle	80% or higher

*: System guard set when following conditions are met	-
Throttle actuator	On
Throttle actuator duty calculation	Executing
Throttle position sensor fail	Not detected
Throttle actuator current-cut operation	Not executing
Throttle actuator power supply	4 V or higher
Throttle actuator fail	Not detected

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

P2111: Throttle Actuator Stuck Open

Throttle position sensor voltage

No change

P2112: Throttle Actuator Stuck Closed

Throttle position sensor voltage

No change

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

HINT:

• After repair has been completed, clear the DTC and then check that the vehicle has returned to normal by performing the following All Readiness check procedure.

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• When clearing the permanent DTCs, refer to the "CLEAR PERMANENT DTC" procedure.

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1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3. Turn the GTS on.
4. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
5. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
6. Turn the ignition switch to ON [A].
7. Turn the GTS on.
8. Start the engine and fully depress and release the accelerator pedal quickly (to open and close the throttle valve) [B].
9. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes [C].
10. Read the pending DTCs.

    HINT:

    • If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
    • If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
11. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
12. Input the DTC: P211172 or P211173.
13. Check the DTC judgment result.

    GTS Display	Description
    NORMAL	DTC judgment completed System normal
    ABNORMAL	DTC judgment completed System abnormal
    INCOMPLETE	DTC judgment not completed Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions

    HINT:

    • If the judgment result is NORMAL, the system is normal.
    • If the judgment result is ABNORMAL, the system is malfunctioning.
    • [A] to [C]: Normal judgment procedure.

      The normal judgment procedure is used to complete DTC judgment and also used when clearing permanent DTCs.

    • When clearing the permanent DTCs, do not disconnect the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal or attempt to clear the DTCs during this procedure, as doing so will clear the universal trip and normal judgment histories.

FAIL-SAFE

When these DTCs are stored, 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 7.5° throttle valve opening 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 running 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

Refer to DTC P210018.

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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

• Refer to "Data List / Active Test" [Throttle Position Sensor No.1 Voltage, Throttle Position Sensor No.2 Voltage, Throttle Position Command, Throttle Motor Current, Throttle Motor Duty Ratio (Open) and Throttle Motor Duty Ratio (Close)].

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• Read Freeze Frame Data using the GTS. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as Freeze Frame Data the moment a DTC is stored. 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.

PROCEDURE

1.	CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P211172 OR P211173)

(a) Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

(b) Read the DTCs.

Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes

Result	Proceed to
DTC P211172 or P211173 is output	A
DTC P211172 or P211173 and other DTCs are output	B

HINT:

If any DTCs other than P211172 or P211173 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

B

GO TO DTC CHART

A

2.	INSPECT THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY (VISUALLY CHECK THROTTLE VALVE)

(a) Check for foreign matter between the throttle valve and housing. If necessary, clean the throttle body with motor assembly. Also check that the throttle valve moves smoothly.

OK:

Throttle valve is not contaminated with foreign matter and moves smoothly.

HINT:

Perform "Inspection After Repair" after cleaning the throttle body with motor assembly.

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NG

GO TO STEP 6

OK

3.

CLEAR DTC

(a) Clear the DTCs.

Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs

(b) Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

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4.	READ VALUE USING GTS (THROTTLE POSITION)

(a) Enter the following menus.

Powertrain > Engine > Data List

Tester Display
Throttle Position Sensor No.1 Voltage
Throttle Position Sensor No.2 Voltage
Throttle Position Command

(b) Read the values displayed on the GTS while wiggling the ECM wire harness.

(c) Read the DTCs.

Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes

Result	Proceed to
Value in Data List changes when wire harness is wiggled, or DTC is output	A
Other than above	B

B

GO TO STEP 7

A

5.	REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY - ECM)

(a) As the DTC was stored due to a change in the contact resistance of the connector, repair or replace the wire harness or connector.

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6.	REPLACE THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY

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HINT:

Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the throttle body with motor assembly.

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7.

CLEAR DTC

(a) Clear the DTCs.

Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs

(b) Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

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8.	CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P211172 OR P211173)

(a) Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.

(b) Read the DTCs.

Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes

Result	Proceed to
DTCs are not output	A
DTC P211172 or P211173 is output	B

A

END

B

REPLACE ECM

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