Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P2118 Is Set

11-011

July 26, 2011

Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED

MIL Comes On With DTC P2118
(Supersedes 11-011, dated February 25, 2011, to update the information marked by asterisks)

SYMPTOM

The MIL is on with DTC P2118 (throttle actuator current range/performance problem).

PROBABLE CAUSE

The PCM misinterprets ETCS (electronic throttle control system) inputs as a malfunction.





VEHICLES AFFECTED

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Update the PGM-FI software with the HDS.





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION








SOFTWARE INFORMATION

NOTE:
To avoid an incorrect repair that would not be covered under warranty, use the software version listed above or a later version.

The updated PGM-FI software program IDs and P/Ns are shown in the table above. If the HDS is loaded with the latest software, and it displays No Update Needed during the update, the software for this service bulletin is already installed

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Update the PGM-FI software with the HDS. Refer to Service Bulletin 01-023, Updating Control Units/ Modules.

2. Start the engine.

Does DTC P2118 recur?

Yes - Continue with normal troubleshooting.

No - The repair is complete.