Toyota
Yaris NCP90 91 92 93
Repair Manual
1Nz-Fe Engine Control System
Sfi System
DTC P2118 Throttle Actuator Control Motor Current Range / Performance
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.

| DTC No. | DTC Detection Conditions | Trouble Areas |
| P2118 | Open in ETCS power source (+BM) circuit (1 trip detection logic) |
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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 off, and the throttle valve is returned to a 6° 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

INSPECTION PROCEDURE
- HINT:
- Read freeze frame data using an intelligent tester. Freeze frame data record 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.
Connect an intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester on.
Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / +BM voltage.
Read the value displayed on the tester.
- Standard voltage:
- 9 to 14 V
| Go to step 5 | |||
| NG | |
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Remove the ETCS fuse from the engine room relay block.
Check the ETCS fuse resistance.
- Standard resistance:
- Below 1 Ω
Reinstall the ETCS fuse.
| CHECK FOR SHORT IN ALL HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS CONNECTED TO FUSE AND REPLACE FUSE | |||
| OK | |
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Check the harness and connector between the ETCS fuse and ECM.
Remove the ETCS fuse from the engine room relay block.
Disconnect the A21 ECM connector.
Check the resistance.
- Standard resistance (Check for open):
Tester Connections Specified Conditions ETCS fuse (2) - +BM (A21-3) Below 1 Ω
- Standard resistance (Check for short):
Tester Connections Specified Conditions ETCS fuse (2) or +BM (A21-3) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
Reinstall the ETCS fuse.
Reconnect the ECM connector.
Check the harness and connector between the ETCS fuse and positive battery cable.
Remove the ETCS fuse from the engine room relay block.
Disconnect the positive battery cable.
Check the resistance.
- Standard resistance (Check for open):
Tester Connections Specified Conditions Positive battery cable - ETCS fuse (1) Below 1 Ω
- Standard resistance (Check for short):
Tester Connections Specified Conditions Positive battery cable or ETCS fuse (1) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
Reinstall the ETCS fuse.
Reconnect the positive battery cable.
| REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR | |||
| OK | |
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Disconnect the A21 and C20 ECM connectors.
Measure the voltage between the terminals of the A21 and C20 ECM connectors.
- Standard voltage:
Tester Connections Specified Conditions +BM (A21-3) - E1 (C20-104) 9 to 14 V
Reconnect the ECM connectors.
| REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (TERMINAL E1 - BODY GROUND) | |||
| OK | |
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| REPLACE ECM (Click here) | |
Check that the battery is not depleted.
- OK:
- Battery is not depleted
| REPLACE BATTERY | |||
| OK | |
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Check that the battery terminals and ECM ground are not loose or corroded.
- OK:
- Battery terminals and ECM ground are not loose or corroded
| REPAIR OR REPLACE BATTERY TERMINAL | |||
| OK | |
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| CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS (Click here) | |



