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DTC P2118

DTC P2118  : Throttle Actuator Current Range/Performance Problem

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information .
DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC
P2118 Throttle Actuator Current Range/Performance Problem    

DTC (PGM-FI)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -5. Slowly press the accelerator pedal to the floor.

    -6. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC
    P2118 Throttle Actuator Current Range/Performance Problem    

    DTC (PGM-FI)

    Is DTC P2118 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    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 . If the on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the on-board snapshot .

  2. Open wire check (SG3 line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Jump the SCS line with the HDS, and wait more than 1 minute.

    -3. Disconnect the following connectors.

    PCM connector E (80P)
    Throttle body 6P connector

    -4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      PCM connector E (80P): disconnected
      Throttle body 6P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Throttle body 6P connector (female terminals) No. 3:
    Test point 2 PCM connector E (80P) No. 76
    GHH385367Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the SG3 wire between the PCM (E76) and the throttle body.

  3. Shorted wire check (MTR1 line to MTR2 line)

    -1. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      PCM connector E (80P): disconnected
      Throttle body 6P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Throttle body 6P connector (female terminals) No. 1:
    Test point 2 Throttle body 6P connector (female terminals) No. 2:
    GHH385370Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short in the MTR1 wire to the MTR2 wire between the PCM (E27, E28) and the throttle body.

    NO 

    Go to step 4.

  4. Shorted wire check (MTR1 line, MTR2 line)

    -1. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      PCM connector E (80P): disconnected
      Throttle body 6P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Throttle body 6P connector (female terminals) No. 1 and No. 2:
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH385372Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short in the MTR1 wire or the MTR2 wire between the PCM (E27, E28) and the throttle body.

    NO 

    The MTR1 wire and the MTR2 wire are OK. Go to step 5.

  5. Throttle body internal circuit check (short in wires)

    -1. At the throttle body side, measure the resistance between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      PCM connector E (80P): disconnected
      Throttle body 6P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Throttle body 6P connector (male terminals) No. 1 (throttle body side):
    Test point 2 Throttle body 6P connector (male terminals) No. 2 (throttle body side):
    GHH385375Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there about 1.2 Ω - 1.0 kΩ?

    YES 

    Go to step 6.

    NO 

    Replace the throttle body .

  6. Throttle body internal circuit check (short to ground)

    -1. At the throttle body side, check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      PCM connector E (80P): disconnected
      Throttle body 6P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Throttle body 6P connector (male terminals) No. 1 and No. 2 (throttle body side):
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH385377Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Replace the throttle body .

    NO 

    The throttle body internal circuit is OK. Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting, or substitute a known-good PCM , then recheck. If DTC P2118 goes away and the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM .