P1242high severityPowertrain
Throttle Valve Control Motor Circuit 2
on 2014 Acura MDX 3.5L V6 · AWD
What this code means
Fault in the second circuit of the throttle valve control motor.
Symptoms
- CEL
- Reduced power
- Poor throttle response
- Limp mode
Common causes
- Faulty throttle motor
- Open/short in wiring
- Corroded pins
- Faulty PCM
Diagnostic steps
- Test motor circuit 2
- Inspect wiring
- Check connector
- Test PCM
Repair notes
Replace throttle body.
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