Dtc P2118 Throttle Actuator Control Motor Current Range / Performance

Engine. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
2Gr-Fe Engine Control System. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

DESCRIPTION

FAIL-SAFE

WIRING DIAGRAM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (+BM VOLTAGE)

CHECK FUSE (ETC-S FUSE)

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - ETC-S FUSE, ETC-S FUSE - BATTERY)

INSPECT ECM (+BM VOLTAGE)

INSPECT BATTERY

CHECK BATTERY TERMINAL

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.

Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Gr-Fe Engine Control System.Sfi System. Dtc P2118 Throttle Actuator Control Motor Current Range / Performance


DTC No.
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
  1. ETC-S fuse
  1. ECM

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 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


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Gr-Fe Engine Control System.Sfi System. Dtc P2118 Throttle Actuator Control Motor Current Range / Performance


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 (RAV4_ACA30 RM000000PDS09FX.html).
1.READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (+BM VOLTAGE)

  1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and turn the tester on.

  1. Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / +BM voltage.

  1. Read the value displayed on the tester.

    Standard voltage:
    9 to 14 V


OK
Go to step 5
NG


2.CHECK FUSE (ETC-S FUSE)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Gr-Fe Engine Control System.Sfi System. Dtc P2118 Throttle Actuator Control Motor Current Range / Performance

  1. Remove the ETCS fuse from the engine room No. 1 relay block.

  1. Measure the resistance of the ETCS fuse.

    Standard resistance:
    Below 1 Ω

  1. Reinstall the ETCS fuse.



NG
CHECK FOR SHORT IN ALL HARNESSES AND COMPONENTS CONNECTED TO FUSE
OK


3.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - ETC-S FUSE, ETC-S FUSE - BATTERY)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Gr-Fe Engine Control System.Sfi System. Dtc P2118 Throttle Actuator Control Motor Current Range / Performance

  1. Check the harness and connector between the ETCS fuse and ECM.

    1. Remove the ETCS fuse from the engine room No. 1 relay block.

    2. Disconnect the ECM connector.

    3. Measure the resistance.

      Standard resistance (Check for open):
      Tester Connection
      		Specified Condition
      ETCS fuse terminal (2) - +BM (A12-3)
      		Below 1 Ω
      Standard resistance (Check for short):
      Tester Connection
      		Specified Condition
      ETCS fuse terminal (2) or +BM (A12-3) - Body ground
      		10 kΩ or higher

    4. Reinstall the ETCS fuse.

    5. Reconnect the ECM connector.

  1. Check the harness and connector between the ETCS fuse and positive battery cable.

    1. Remove the ETCS fuse from the engine room No. 1 relay block.

    2. Disconnect the cable from the positive (+) battery terminal.

    3. Measure the resistance.

      Standard resistance (Check for open):
      Tester Connection
      		Specified Condition
      Positive battery cable - ETCS fuse terminal (1)
      		Below 1 Ω
      Standard resistance (Check for short):
      Tester Connection
      		Specified Condition
      Positive battery cable or ETCS fuse terminal (1) - Body ground
      		10 kΩ or higher

    4. Reinstall the ETCS fuse.

    5. Reconnect the cable to the positive (+) battery terminal.



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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK


Go to step 5

4.INSPECT ECM (+BM VOLTAGE)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Gr-Fe Engine Control System.Sfi System. Dtc P2118 Throttle Actuator Control Motor Current Range / Performance

  1. Disconnect the ECM connectors.

  1. Measure the voltage between the terminals of the ECM connectors.

    Standard voltage:
    Tester Connection
    		Specified Condition
    +BM (A12-3) - E1 (B96-81)
    		9 to 14 V

  1. Reconnect the ECM connectors.



NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (TERMINAL E1 - BODY GROUND)
OK

REPLACE ECM (RAV4_ACA30 RM0000017UN01LX.html)

5.INSPECT BATTERY

  1. Check that the battery is not depleted.

    OK:
    Battery is not depleted.


NG
REPLACE BATTERY
OK


6.CHECK BATTERY TERMINAL

  1. Check that the battery terminals and ECM ground are not loose or corroded.

    OK:
    Battery terminals and ECM ground are not loose or corroded.


NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE BATTERY TERMINAL
OK

CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS (RAV4_ACA30 RM000000PDQ0AJX.html)