Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2024 Repair Manual: Throttle Actuator "A" Control System Actuator Stuck Open (P211172,P211173)

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 sensor, which is mounted on the throttle body with motor assembly. The throttle position 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 Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS) does not use a throttle cable.

DTC No.	Detection Item	DTC Detection Condition	Trouble Area	MIL	Memory	Note
P211172	Throttle Actuator "A" Control System Actuator Stuck Open	The ECM signals the throttle actuator to close, but the actuator is stuck (1 trip detection logic).	Throttle actuator Throttle body with motor assembly Throttle valve Wire harness or connector ECM	Comes on	DTC stored	SAE Code: P2111
P211173	Throttle Actuator "A" Control System Actuator Stuck Closed	The ECM signals the throttle actuator to open, but the actuator is stuck (1 trip detection logic).	Throttle actuator Throttle body with motor assembly Throttle valve Wire harness or connector ECM	Comes on	DTC stored	SAE Code: P2112

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

The ECM determines that there is a malfunction in the ETCS when the throttle valve remains at a fixed angle despite a high drive current from the ECM. The ECM then illuminates the MIL and stores a DTC.

MONITOR STRATEGY

Related DTCs	P2111: Throttle actuator stuck open P2112: Throttle actuator stuck closed
Required Sensors/Components (Main)	Throttle actuator (throttle body with motor assembly)
Required Sensors/Components (Related)	-
Frequency of Operation	Continuous
Duration	0.5 seconds
MIL Operation	Immediate
Sequence of Operation	None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

All

Monitor runs whenever the following DTCs are not stored

None

P2111: Throttle Actuator Stuck Open

All of following conditions are met:	-
System guard* judge condition	On
Throttle actuator current	2 A or higher
Duty-cycle to close throttle	80% or higher

P2112: Throttle Actuator Stuck Closed

All of the following conditions are met:	-
System guard* judge condition	On
Throttle actuator current	2 A or higher
Duty-cycle to open throttle	80% or higher

*: System guard is on when following conditions are met:	-
Throttle actuator	On
Throttle actuator duty calculation	Executing
Throttle position sensor fail	Not detected
Throttle actuator current-cut operation	Not executing
Throttle actuator power supply	4 V or higher
Throttle actuator fail	Not detected

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

P2111: Throttle Actuator Stuck Open

Throttle position sensor voltage

No change

P2112: Throttle Actuator Stuck Closed

Throttle position sensor voltage

No change

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

FAIL-SAFE

When any of these DTCs or other DTCs relating to Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS) 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 valve opening 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 engine switch is then turned off.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to DTC P210018.

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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1.	CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P211172 OR P211173)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG).

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.

(e) Read the DTCs.

Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes

Result	Proceed to
DTC P211172 or P211173 is output	A
DTC P211172 or P211173 and other DTCs are output	B

HINT:

If any DTCs other than P211172 or P211173 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

B

GO TO DTC CHART

A

2.	INSPECT THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY (VISUALLY CHECK THROTTLE VALVE)

(a) Check for contamination between the throttle valve and housing. If necessary, clean the throttle body with motor assembly. Also check that the throttle valve moves smoothly.

OK:

Throttle valve is not contaminated with foreign matter and moves smoothly.

HINT:

Perform "Inspection After Repair" after cleaning the throttle body with motor assembly.

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NG

GO TO STEP 5

OK

3.	READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (THROTTLE POSITION)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG).

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Clear the DTCs.

Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs

(e) Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

(f) Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.

(g) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Throttle Position Sensor No.1 Voltage, Throttle Position Sensor No.2 Voltage and Throttle Position Command.

Powertrain > Engine > Data List

Tester Display
Throttle Position Sensor No.1 Voltage
Throttle Position Sensor No.2 Voltage
Throttle Position Command

(h) Read the values displayed on the Techstream while wiggling the ECM wire harness.

(i) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.

(j) Read the DTCs

Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes

Result	Proceed to
Value in Data List changes when wire harness is wiggled, or DTC is output	A
Other than above	B

B

GO TO STEP 6

A

4.	REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY - ECM)

(a) As the DTC was stored due to a change in the contact resistance of the connector, repair or replace the wire harness or connector.

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5.	REPLACE THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Replace the throttle body with motor assembly.

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HINT:

Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the throttle body with motor assembly.

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6.	CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P211172 OR P211173)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG).

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Clear the DTCs.

Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs

(e) Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

(f) Turn the engine switch on (IG).

(g) Turn the Techstream on.

(h) Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.

(i) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.

(j) Read the DTCs.

Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes

Result	Proceed to
DTCs are not output	A
DTC P211172 or P211173 is output	B

A

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B

REPLACE ECM