Possible causes

– Faulty Throttle Actuator Control Actuator
– Throttle Actuator Control Actuator harness is open or shorted
– Throttle Actuator Control Actuator circuit poor electrical connection

When is the code detected?

Engine Control Module (ECM) detects short in both circuits between ECM and throttle control motor.

Symptoms

– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

P2118 Description

The throttle control motor is operated by the Engine Control Module (ECM) and it opens and closes the throttle valve. The current opening angle of the throttle valve is detected by the throttle position sensor and it provides feedback to the ECM to control the throttle control motor to make the throttle valve opening angle properly in response to driving condition.

P2118 Information for specific makes

P2118 CHRYSLER
P2118 INFINITI
P2118 NISSAN
P2118 LEXUS
P2118 TOYOTA
P2118 SCION
P2118 KIA
P2118 HYUNDAI
P2118 MITSUBISHI
P2118 ACURA
P2118 HONDA
P2118 DODGE
P2118 JEEP