P2104 - Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System - Forced Idle
Description:
The TAC system is in the failure mode effects management (FMEM) mode of forced idle.
Possible Causes:
Diagnostic Aids:
This DTC is an informational DTC and may be set in combination with a number of other DTCs which are causing the FMEM. Diagnose other DTCs first.
Application
Key On Engine Off
Key On Engine Running
Continuous Memory
All
GO to Pinpoint Test QE .
P2107 - Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) Module Processor
Description:
The electronic throttle control (ETC) area of the powertrain control module (PCM) failed the self-test. The concern could be the result of an incorrect throttle position (TP) command, or TAC motor wires shorted together.
Possible Causes:
- TAC motor wire shorted together
- TAC motor circuit wires short to PWR
- Damaged electronic throttle body (ETB)
- Damaged PCM
Diagnostic Aids:
A TAC motor circuit PID reading may indicate a concern, if available.
Application
Key On Engine Off
Key On Engine Running
Continuous Memory
All
GO to Pinpoint Test DV .
P2111 - Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System - Stuck Open
Description:
This powertrain control module (PCM) fault status indicates the throttle plate is at a greater angle than commanded.
Possible Causes:
- Binding throttle body, stuck open
- TAC motor circuits are cross-wired
- TAC motor harness circuits are shorted together
- Damaged PCM
Diagnostic Aids:
Application
Key On Engine Off
Key On Engine Running
Continuous Memory
All
GO to Pinpoint Test DV .
Electronic Throttle Actuator Control (TAC)
The electronic TAC is a DC motor controlled by the PCM (requires 2 wires). The gear ratio from the motor to the throttle plate shaft is 17:1. There are 2 designs for the TAC, parallel and in-series. The parallel design has the motor under the bore parallel to the plate shaft. The motor housing is integrated into the main housing. The in-series design has a separate motor housing. Two springs are used; one is used to close the throttle (main spring) and the other is in a plunger assembly that results in a default angle when no power is applied. The force of the plunger spring is 2 times stronger than the main spring. The default angle is usually set to result in a top vehicle speed of 48 km/h (30 mph). Typically this throttle angle is 7 to 8 degrees from the hard stop angle. The closed throttle plate hard stop is used to prevent the throttle from binding in the bore (~0.75 degree). This hard stop setting is not adjustable and is set to result in less airflow than the minimum engine airflow required at idle. For additional information, refer to Torque Based Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) in this section.
Electronic Throttle Body (ETB) Position Sensor
The ETB position sensor has 2 signal circuits in the sensor for redundancy. The redundant ETB position signals are required for increased monitoring. The first ETB position sensor signal (TP1) has a negative slope (increasing angle, decreasing voltage) and the second signal (TP2) has a positive slope (increasing angle, increasing voltage). During normal operation the negative slope ETB position sensor signal (TP1) is used by the control strategy as the indication of throttle position. The 2 ETB position sensor signals make sure the PCM receives a correct input even if 1 signal has a concern. There is 1 reference voltage circuit and 1 signal return circuit for the sensor. For additional information, refer to Torque Based Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) in this section.
2007 PCED On Board Diagnostics
SECTION 1: Description and Operation
Procedure revision date: 08/10/2006
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