Advanced Diagnostics

Advanced Diagnostics - DTC P2176: Throttle Actuator Control System Idle Position Not Learned






General Description
The electronic throttle control system controls the throttle valve opening. The system includes the throttle actuator, the throttle valve, throttle position (TP) sensors A and B, the throttle actuator control module, the throttle actuator control module relay, the accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor, and the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM). When the accelerator pedal is pressed, the APP sensor detects the accelerator pedal opening value. The accelerator pedal opening value is converted to a signal in the APP sensor and transmitted to the ECM/PCM to compute the target position. The target position signal is then transmitted to the throttle actuator control module. The throttle actuator control module then operates the throttle actuator to move the throttle valve to the target position. The actual throttle valve position is determined by TP sensor A (installed in the throttle body). The throttle actuator control module transmits a signal to the throttle actuator and moves the throttle valve to the fully closed position to register the throttle valve fully closed position after the ignition switch is turned to ON (II). The throttle actuator control module detects a malfunction of the throttle actuator control system, and transmits a malfunction signal to the ECM/PCM when the registration of the throttle valve fully closed position is not completed within a predetermined time or the registered value is out of predetermined range after the ignition switch is turned to ON (II). When the ECM/PCM receives the malfunction data from the throttle actuator control module, the ECM/PCM detects a malfunction in the throttle actuator control system and stores a DTC.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status






Enable Conditions






Malfunction Threshold
One of these conditions must be met for at least 700 milliseconds:
- The registration of the throttle valve fully closed position is not completed within a predetermined time after the ignition switch is turned to ON (II).
- The registered value of the throttle valve fully closed position is 0.74 V*1, 1.61 V*2, or more, or 0.49 V*1, 1.37 V*2, or less.

*1: TP sensor A
*2: TP sensor B

Diagnosis Details

Conditions for setting the DTC
When a malfunction is detected, the MIL comes on and a Pending DTC, a Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data are stored in the ECM/PCM memory.

Conditions for clearing the DTC
The MIL is cleared if the malfunction does not return in three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic runs. The MIL, the Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the battery.