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2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON

2.5L I4AWDAUTOMATICgas
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs449Labor515Torque3924Fluid9DTC921Battery0Maintenance0Recalls3
P2118moderate severityPowertrain

Throttle Actuator Control Motor Current Range/Performance

on 2017 Hyundai Tucson 2.5L I4 · AWD

What this code means

The current draw of the throttle motor is outside normal parameters.

Symptoms

  • Check engine light
  • Intermittent limp mode
  • Slight hesitation

Common causes

  • Worn motor brushes
  • Binding throttle plate
  • High resistance connector
  • Carbon buildup

Diagnostic steps

  1. Monitor motor current during operation
  2. Clean throttle body
  3. Check connector terminals

Repair notes

Clean throttle body first. Replace if motor current remains abnormal.

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