P2118

107A71 - P2118

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
107A71 - P2118

Fault text
DME, internal fault, activation of throttle valve: Excess
temperature or current too high

Fault description
The diagnostic function monitors the driver circuit
controlling operation of the throttle valve.

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
The fault is detected by the internal calculation algorithms.
Potential problem source(s):
- Defective wiring harness between DME and throttle valve
- Defective throttle valve
- Defective DME
Terminal condition: Terminal 15
Voltage condition:
- Onboard electrical system voltage between 9 V and 16 V
Temperature condition:
- None
Time condition:
- None
Other conditions:
- none

Condition for fault memory entry
This fault is logged in the control module's fault memory
immediately.

Action in service
- Check wiring harness between DME and throttle valve
- Replace throttle valve
- Only replace the DME if the fault remains present
continuously or if the fault frequency is greater than 3

Fault effect and breakdown warning
Breakdown notice:
- Ability to continue driving is restricted because engine
speed is limited to roughly 1300 rpm.
Possible apparent symptoms:
- Loss of power
- Speed limitation

Driver information
Warning light:
- ECE emissions warning lamp: on
- ECE electronic engine power reduction: on
- CC message: on
- US emissions warning lamp: on
- US electronic engine power reduction: on
- CC message: on

Service instruction
- none