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DTC P0638-00: Throttle Valve Actuator Control Circuit Range/Performance Problem: Notes

DTC P0638:00 DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

DTC P0638:00 Throttle valve actuator control circuit range/performance problem
DETECTION CONDITION
  • The PCM compares the actual TP with the target TP when the engine is running.

    If the difference is more than the specification, the PCM determines that there is a throttle valve actuator control circuit range/performance problem.

    Diagnostic support note

  • This is a continuous monitor (CCM).
  • The check engine light illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/Snapshot data is available.
  • The DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION
  • Stops the idle air control.
  • Stops the drive-by-wire control and sets to a throttle valve opening angle necessary for the minimum driveability.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
  • Throttle valve actuator malfunction
  • Throttle valve malfunction
  • PCM malfunction
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