P1545high severityPowertrain
Throttle Position Control Error
on 2023 BMW i7 M70 Dual Motor AWD · AWD
What this code means
The DME detected that the electronic throttle body is not reaching its commanded position. The actual throttle opening does not match the DME-requested opening, indicating a throttle actuator or sensor malfunction.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light
- Reduced power mode (limp mode)
- Poor throttle response
- Engine may idle only
- Throttle warning light
Common causes
- Carbon buildup on throttle blade
- Faulty throttle body actuator motor
- Throttle position sensor failure
- Wiring issue to throttle body
- DME throttle driver failure
Diagnostic steps
- Perform throttle body adaptation reset with scan tool
- Clean throttle body
- Test throttle position sensor voltages
- Inspect wiring to throttle body
- Test throttle motor by commanding positions
Repair notes
Clean throttle body and perform adaptation; replace throttle body if actuator motor has failed.
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