P1196

P1196 ETS LimpHome Closed Throttle Stuck

General Description

The Electronic Throttle System (ETS) consists of ETS unit, ETS-motor, Accelerator Position Sensor (APS),Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) and Limp home valve. Among above-mentioned parts, Limp home valve is attached under the throttle body and helps air to flow from the outside through this valve to the engine combustion chamber to prevent the vehicle from engine stall when PCM detects ETS system malfunction.

DTC Description

This DTC is set if the signal flag for fully closed stuck of throttle valve is received and the limp home valve operates.

DTC Detecting Condition






CAUTION

The inspection procedure for this diagnostic trouble code (P1196) goes to "Inspection & Repair" procedure of DTC P1175. P1175