Brand:
Toyota
Model Name:
4Runner GRN210 215 UZN210 215
Manual:
Repair Manual
Section:
2Uz-Fe Engine Control System
Title:
Sfi System
DTC P2111 Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Open
DTC P2112 Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Closed
DESCRIPTION
The throttle actuator is operated by the ECM, and it 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. The throttle position sensor provides feedback to the ECM to control the throttle actuator and set the throttle valve angle in response to driver inputs.- HINT:
- This Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS) does not use a throttle cable.
| DTC No. | DTC Detection Conditions | Trouble Areas |
| P2111 | ECM tries to close throttle valve but throttle position is stuck (1 trip detection logic) |
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| P2112 | ECM tries to open throttle valve but throttle position is stuck (1 trip detection logic) |
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MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM determines that there is a malfunction in the ETCS when the throttle valve remains at a fixed angle despite a high drive current from the ECM. The ECM illuminates the MIL and sets a DTC.MONITOR STRATEGY
| Related DTCs | P2111: Throttle actuator stuck open P2112: Throttle actuator stuck closed |
| Required Sensors/Components (Main) | Throttle actuator motor |
| Required Sensors/Components (Related) | Throttle position sensor |
| Frequency of Operation | Continuous |
| Duration | 0.5 seconds |
| MIL Operation | Immediate |
| Sequence of Operation | None |
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
| Monitor will run whenever these DTCs are not present | None |
| System guard* | ON |
| Throttle actuator current | 2 A or more |
| Duty cycle to close throttle | 80 % or more |
| *: System guard is ON when the following conditions are met | - |
| Throttle actuator | ON |
| Throttle actuator duty calculation | Executing |
| Throttle position sensor | Fail determined |
| Throttle actuator current-cut operation | Not executing |
| Throttle actuator power supply | 4 V or more |
| Throttle actuator | Fail determined |
| System guard* | ON |
| Throttle actuator current | 2 A or more |
| Duty cycle to open throttle | 80 % or more |
| *: System guard is ON when the following conditions are met | - |
| Throttle actuator | ON |
| Throttle actuator duty calculation | Executing |
| Throttle position sensor | Fail determined |
| Throttle actuator current-cut operation | Not executing |
| Throttle actuator power supply | 4 V or more |
| Throttle actuator | Fail determined |
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
| TP sensor voltage change | No change |
FAIL-SAFE
When any of these DTCs, as well as other DTCs relating to Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS) malfunctions, are set, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. During fail-safe mode, the ECM cuts the current to the throttle actuator off, 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
Refer to DTC P2102 (Click here).INSPECTION PROCEDURE
- HINT:
- Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine was warmed up or not, whether the air/fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the time of a malfunction.
1.CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P2111 OR P2112)
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3 with CAN VIM.
Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the intelligent tester ON.
Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES.
Read the DTCs.
- Result:
Display (DTC Output) Proceed to P2111 or P2112 A P2111 or P2112 and other DTCs B
- HINT:
- If any DTCs other than P2111 or P2112 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.
| GO TO RELEVANT DTC CHART | |||
| A | |
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2.CHECK THROTTLE BODY (VISUALLY CHECK THROTTLE VALVE)
Check for foreign matter between the throttle valve and housing. If necessary, clean the throttle body.
Also, check that the throttle valve moves smoothly.- OK:
- No foreign matter between the throttle valve and the housing, and throttle valve can move smoothly.
| REPLACE THROTTLE BODY | |||
| OK | |
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3.CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P2111 OR P2112)
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3 with CAN VIM.
Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the intelligent tester ON.
Clear the DTC (Click here).
Start the engine, and depress and release the accelerator pedal quickly (fully open and close the throttle valve).
Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES.
Read DTC.
- Result:
Display (DTC Output) Proceed to No DTC A P2111 and/or P2112 B
| REPLACE ECM | |||
| A | |
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| CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS | |


