Land Cruiser URJ200 URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200 - 3UR-FE ENGINE CONTROL
INSPECT THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY (RESISTANCE OF THROTTLE ACTUATOR)
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (THROTTLE ACTUATOR - ECM)
INSPECT THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
DTC P2102 Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Low
DTC P2103 Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit High
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 (TP) sensor, which is mounted on the throttle body. The TP 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.
- HINT:
- This ETCS (Electronic Throttle Control System) does not use a throttle cable.
DTC Code | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
P2102 | Conditions (a) and (b) continue for 2.0 seconds (1 trip detection logic): (a) The throttle actuator duty ratio is 80% or more. (b) The throttle actuator current is below 0.5 A. | Open in throttle actuator circuit Throttle actuator ECM |
P2103 | Either of the following conditions is met (1 trip detection logic): A hybrid IC diagnosis signal failure. A hybrid IC current limiter port failure. | Short in throttle actuator circuit Throttle actuator Throttle valve Throttle body assembly ECM |
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM monitors the electrical current through the electronic actuator, and detects malfunctions and open circuits in the throttle actuator based on this value. If the current is outside the standard range, the ECM determines that there is a malfunction in the throttle actuator. In addition, if the throttle valve does not function properly (for example, stuck on), the ECM determines that there is a malfunction. The ECM then illuminates the MIL and stores DTC(s).
Example:
When the electrical current is below 0.5 A and the throttle actuator duty ratio exceeds 80%, the ECM interprets this as the current being outside the standard range, illuminates the MIL and stores DTC(s).
If the malfunction is not repaired successfully, a DTC is stored when the engine is quickly revved to a high rpm several times after the engine is started and has idled for 5 seconds.
FAIL-SAFE
When either of these DTCs, or other DTCs relating to ETCS (Electronic Throttle Control System) malfunctions 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° 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 engine switch is then turned off.
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
- HINT:
1.INSPECT THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY (RESISTANCE OF THROTTLE ACTUATOR) |

Disconnect the C3 throttle body connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 2 (M+) - 1 (M-) 20°C (68°F) 0.3 to 100 Ω
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2.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (THROTTLE ACTUATOR - ECM) |

Disconnect the C3 throttle body connector.
Disconnect the C45 ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C3-2 (M+) - C45-19 (M+) Always Below 1 Ω C3-1 (M-) - C45-18 (M-) Always Below 1 Ω C3-2 (M+) or C45-19 (M+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher C3-1 (M-) or C45-18 (M-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
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OK | |
3.INSPECT THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY |
Check for foreign objects between the throttle valve and the housing.
- OK:
- No foreign objects between throttle valve and housing.
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OK | |
4.INSPECT THROTTLE VALVE |
Check if the throttle valve opens and closes smoothly.
- OK:
- Throttle valve opens and closes smoothly.
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OK | ||
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