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P169A

2CFC - P169A

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
2CFC - P169A

Fault text
Throttle valve, start check

Fault description
Throttle Valve Actuator Start Test Limp-Home Position
Failed

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
Switch terminals
Terminal condition: Terminal 15 ON
Voltage condition:
Voltage in onboard electrical system >= 10 V

Condition for fault memory entry
1 sec.

Action in service
1) Check: Sum of throttle valve voltages must equal 5 V,
2) Perform electrical check on wires to throttle valve
sensors,
3) Visual inspection of plug-in terminals (at components,
wiring harness and DME),
4) Component defect is unlikely, replace throttle valve only
in an emergency

Fault effect and breakdown warning


Driver information
Warning light:
CC None status report: Reduced engine performance!,
MIL ON
EMB + rpm limit 1300 rpm

Service instruction
none