Toyota Avalon (XX50) 2019-2022 Service & Repair Manual: Throttle Actuator "A" Control System Actuator Stuck Open (P211172,P211173)

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DESCRIPTION

The throttle actuator is operated by the ECM and opens and closes the throttle valve using gears. The opening angle of the throttle valve is detected by the throttle position sensor, which is built into the throttle body with motor assembly. The throttle position sensor provides feedback to the ECM. This feedback allows the ECM to appropriately control the throttle actuator and monitor the throttle opening angle as the ECM responds to a request from the hybrid system.

DTC No.	Detection Item	DTC Detection Condition	Trouble Area	MIL	Memory	Note
P211172	Throttle Actuator "A" Control System Actuator Stuck Open	The ECM signals the throttle actuator to close, but the actuator is stuck (1 trip detection logic).	Throttle actuator Throttle body with motor assembly Throttle valve Wire harness or connector ECM	Comes on	DTC stored	SAE Code: P2111
P211173	Throttle Actuator "A" Control System Actuator Stuck Closed	The ECM signals the throttle actuator to open, but the actuator is stuck (1 trip detection logic).	Throttle actuator Throttle body with motor assembly Throttle valve Wire harness or connector ECM	Comes on	DTC stored	SAE Code: P2112

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

If the throttle valve remains at a certain angle despite a high drive current from the ECM, the ECM determines that there is a malfunction in the Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS), illuminates the MIL and stores a DTC.

MONITOR STRATEGY

Related DTCs	P2111: Throttle actuator stuck open P2112: Throttle actuator stuck closed
Required Sensors/Components (Main)	Throttle actuator (throttle body with motor assembly)
Required Sensors/Components (Related)	-
Frequency of Operation	Continuous
Duration	0.5 seconds
MIL Operation	Immediate
Sequence of Operation	None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

P2111: Throttle Actuator Stuck Open

All of the following conditions are met	-
System guard* judge condition	On
Throttle actuator current	2 A or higher
Duty-cycle to close throttle	80% or higher

P2112: Throttle Actuator Stuck Closed

All of the following conditions are met	-
System guard* judge condition	On
Throttle actuator current	2 A or higher
Duty-cycle to open throttle	80% or higher

*: System guard set when following conditions are met	-
Throttle actuator	On
Throttle actuator duty calculation	Executing
Throttle position sensor fail (P0121, P0122, P0123, P0222, P0223, P2135)	Not detected
Throttle actuator current-cut operation	Not executing
Throttle actuator power supply	4 V or higher
Throttle actuator fail (P2102)	Not detected

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

P2111: Throttle Actuator Stuck Open

Throttle position sensor voltage

No change

P2112: Throttle Actuator Stuck Closed

Throttle position sensor voltage

No change

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

HINT:

After repair has been completed, clear the DTC and then check that the vehicle has returned to normal by performing the following All Readiness check procedure.
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When clearing the permanent DTCs, refer to the "CLEAR PERMANENT DTC" procedure.
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Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Turn the Techstream on.
Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
Turn the power switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the power switch on (IG) [A].
Turn the Techstream on.
Put the engine in Inspection Mode (Maintenance Mode).
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Start the engine and fully depress and release the accelerator pedal quickly (to open and close the throttle valve) [B].
HINT:

During charge control, the engine speed is set at idle. Therefore, the engine speed will not increase when the accelerator pedal is depressed. In this case, perform step [B] after charge control has completed.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes [C].
Read the pending DTCs.
HINT:
- If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
- If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
Input the DTC: P211172 or P211173.

Check the DTC judgment result.

Techstream Display	Description
NORMAL	DTC judgment completed System normal
ABNORMAL	DTC judgment completed System abnormal
INCOMPLETE	DTC judgment not completed Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions

HINT:

If the judgment result is NORMAL, the system is normal.
If the judgment result is ABNORMAL, the system is malfunctioning.
[A] to [C]: Normal judgment procedure.
The normal judgment procedure is used to complete DTC judgment and also used when clearing permanent DTCs.
When clearing the permanent DTCs, do not disconnect the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal or attempt to clear the DTCs during this procedure, as doing so will clear the universal trip and normal judgment histories.

FAIL-SAFE

When these DTCs are stored, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. During fail-safe mode, the ECM cuts the current to the throttle actuator, and the throttle valve is returned to a 7.5° throttle valve opening angle by the return spring. The ECM stops the engine and the vehicle can be driven using solely the hybrid system. If the accelerator pedal is depressed firmly and gently, the vehicle can be driven slowly.

Fail-safe mode continues until a pass condition is detected, and the power switch is then turned off.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to DTC P210014.

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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

Vehicle Control History may be stored in the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly if the engine is malfunctioning. Certain vehicle condition information is recorded when Vehicle Control History is stored. Reading the vehicle conditions recorded in both the Freeze Frame Data and Vehicle Control History can be useful for troubleshooting.
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(Select Powertrain in Health Check and then check the time stamp data.)

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If any "Engine Malfunction" Vehicle Control History item has been stored in the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly, make sure to clear it. However, as all Vehicle Control History items are cleared simultaneously, if any Vehicle Control History items other than "Engine Malfunction" are stored, make sure to perform any troubleshooting for them before clearing Vehicle Control History.
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HINT:

Refer to "Data List / Active Test" [Throttle Position Sensor No.1 Voltage, Throttle Position Sensor No.2 Voltage, Throttle Position Command, Throttle Motor Current, Throttle Motor Duty Ratio (Open) and Throttle Motor Duty Ratio (Close)].
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Read Freeze Frame Data using the Techstream. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as Freeze Frame Data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, Freeze Frame Data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

PROCEDURE

1.	CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P211172 OR P211173)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the power switch on (IG).

(d) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.

(e) Read the DTCs.

Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes

Result	Proceed to
DTC P211172 or P211173 is output	A
DTC P211172 or P211173 and other DTCs are output	B

HINT:

If any DTCs other than P211172 or P211173 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

GO TO DTC CHART

2.	INSPECT THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY (VISUALLY CHECK THROTTLE VALVE)

(a) Check for foreign matter between the throttle valve and housing. If necessary, clean the throttle body with motor assembly. Also check that the throttle valve moves smoothly.

OK:

Throttle valve is not contaminated with foreign matter and moves smoothly.

HINT:

Perform "Inspection After Repair" after cleaning the throttle body with motor assembly.

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GO TO STEP 6

CLEAR DTC

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the power switch on (IG).

(d) Clear the DTCs.

Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs

(e) Turn the power switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

4.	READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (THROTTLE POSITION)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the power switch on (IG).

(d) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Throttle Position Sensor No.1 Voltage, Throttle Position Sensor No.2 Voltage and Throttle Position Command.

Powertrain > Engine > Data List

Tester Display
Throttle Position Sensor No.1 Voltage
Throttle Position Sensor No.2 Voltage
Throttle Position Command

(e) Read the values displayed on the Techstream while wiggling the ECM wire harness.

(f) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.

(g) Read the DTCs.

Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes

Result	Proceed to
Value in Data List changes when wire harness is wiggled, or DTC is output	A
Other than above	B

GO TO STEP 7

5.	REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY - ECM)

(a) As the DTC was stored due to a change in the contact resistance of the connector, repair or replace the wire harness or connector.

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6.	REPLACE THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Replace the throttle body with motor assembly.

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HINT:

Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the throttle body with motor assembly.

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CLEAR DTC

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the power switch on (IG).

(d) Clear the DTCs.

Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs

(e) Turn the power switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

8.	CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P211172 OR P211173)

(a) Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.

(b) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.

Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes

Result	Proceed to
DTCs are not output	A
DTC P211172 or P211173 is output	B

END

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