ES–328 2GR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM – SFI SYSTEM
Throttle Actuator Control Throttle Body Range /
DTC P2119
Performance
DESCRIPTION
The Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS) is composed of the throttle actuator, Throttle Position (TP)
sensor, Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensor, and ECM. The ECM operates the throttle actuator to
regulate the throttle valve in response to driver inputs. The TP sensor detects the opening angle of the
throttle valve, and provides the ECM with feedback so that the throttle valve can be appropriately
controlled by the ECM.
DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
Throttle valve opening angle continues to vary greatly from • ETCS
P2119
target opening angle (1 trip detection logic) • ECM
ES MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM determines the actual opening angle of the throttle valve from the TP sensor signal. The actual
opening angle is compared to the target opening angle commanded by the ECM. If the difference
between these two values is outside the standard range, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction in the
ETCS. The ECM then illuminates the MIL and sets the DTC.
If the malfunction is not repaired successfully, the DTC is set when the accelerator pedal is quickly
released (to close the throttle valve) after the engine speed reaches 5,000 rpm by the accelerator pedal
being fully depressed (fully open the throttle valve).
MONITOR STRATEGY
Related DTCs P2119: ETCS malfunction
Required Sensors/Components (Main) Throttle actuator
Required Sensors/Components (Related) -
Frequency of Operation Continuous
Duration Within 1 second
MIL Operation Immediate
Sequence of Operation None
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
Monitor runs whenever following DTCs not present None
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 higher
Throttle actuator Fail determined
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
Either of following conditions A or B met -
A. Difference between commanded closed throttle position and
0.3 V or more for 1 second
current closed throttle position
B. Difference between commanded open throttle position and current
0.3 V or more for 0.6 seconds
open throttle position
2GR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM – SFI SYSTEM ES–329
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
Refer to DTC P2102 (see page ES-308).
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when ES
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.
1 CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P2119)
(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(c) Turn the tester ON.
(d) Select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS /
ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES.
(e) Read DTCs.
Result
Display (DTC Output) Proceed to
P2119 A
P2119 and other DTCs B
HINT:
If any DTCs other than P2119 are output, troubleshoot
those DTCs first.
B GO TO DTC CHART
2 CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P2119)
(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(c) Turn the tester ON.
(d) Clear DTCs (see page ES-39).
(e) Allow the engine to idle for 15 seconds.
CAUTION:
Exercise extreme care and take precautions in steps (f)
and (g) below. Failure to do so may result in the vehicle
unexpectedly rolling away.
(f) Securely apply the parking brake and move the gear
selector lever to the D position.
ES–330 2GR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM – SFI SYSTEM
(g) While depressing the brake pedal securely, fully depress
the accelerator pedal for 5 seconds.
(h) On the tester, select the following menu items:
DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / CURRENT
CODES.
(i) Read DTCs.
HINT:
The output voltage of the throttle position sensor can be
checked during step (g) using the intelligent tester. Variations
in the output voltage indicate that the throttle actuator is in
operation. To check the output voltage using the intelligent
tester, select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS /
ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / ETCS / THROTTLE POS
#1.
OK:
ES No DTC output.
NG REPLACE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
OK
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
