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DTC P2118: Throttle Actuator Current Range/Performance Problem

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Slowly press the accelerator pedal to the floor.
  4. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P2118 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step 5.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the throttle body and the PCM, then clean the throttle body (see THROTTLE BODY CLEANING  ).

  5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
  6. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
  7. Disconnect the throttle body 6P connector.
  8. Disconnect PCM connector B (49P).
  9. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal B33 and throttle body 6P connector terminal No. 4.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminal B33 And Throttle Body 6P Connector Terminal No. 4
    G08072840Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Go to step 10.

    NO  -Repair an open in the wire between the throttle body and the PCM (B33), then go to step  15.

  10. Disconnect PCM connector C (49P).
  11. Check for continuity between throttle body 6P connector terminals No. 5 and No. 6.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Throttle Body 6P Connector Terminals No. 5 And 6
    G08072841Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Repair a short in the wires between throttle body 6P connector terminals No. 5 (ETCS- line) and No. 6 (ETCS+ line), then go to step  15.

    NO  -Go to step 12.

  12. Check for continuity between body ground and throttle body 6P connector terminals No. 5 and No. 6 individually.
    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Body Ground And Throttle Body 6P Connector Terminals No. 5 And 6
    G08072842Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Repair a short in the wire between the throttle body 6P connector and body ground, then go to step  15.

    NO  -Go to step 13.

  13. At the throttle body side, measure the resistance between throttle body 6P connector terminals No. 5 and No. 6 with the throttle fully closed.
    Fig 4: Measuring Resistance Between Throttle Body 6P Connector Terminals No. 5 And 6
    G08072843Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there about 1.2-1.0 kΩ? 

    YES  -Go to step 14.

    NO  -Go to step  23.

  14. Replace the throttle body (see THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
  15. Reconnect all connectors.
  16. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
  17. Reset the PCM with the HDS.
  18. Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
  19. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
  20. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
  21. Slowly press the accelerator pedal to the floor.
  22. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P2118 indicated? 

    YES  -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the throttle body and the PCM, then go to step  1.

    NO  -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC'S TROUBLESHOOTING .

  23. Reconnect all connectors.
  24. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software (see PCM UPDATE ), or substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ).
  25. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
  26. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
  27. Slowly press the accelerator pedal to the floor.
  28. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P2118 indicated? 

    YES  -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the throttle body and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then go to step  25. If the PCM was substituted, go to step  1.

    NO  -If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM (see PCM REPLACEMENT ). If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC'S TROUBLESHOOTING .