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2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

4.0L V64WDAUTOMATICgas
7 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor520Torque3907Fluid9DTC924Battery1Maintenance0Recalls7
P2104critical severityPowertrain

Throttle Actuator Control System Forced Idle

on 2014 Toyota 4Runner 4.0L V6 · 4WD

What this code means

ECM has forced the engine to idle speed only due to a detected throttle control fault.

Symptoms

  • Engine stuck at idle
  • Check engine light
  • Vehicle barely moves
  • Traction control light on

Common causes

  • Throttle body failure
  • APP sensor fault
  • Wiring issue
  • ECM detected conflicting throttle signals

Diagnostic steps

  1. Scan for other DTCs
  2. Check APP sensor signals
  3. Inspect throttle body
  4. Clear codes and test

Repair notes

Diagnose root cause from accompanying DTCs. This is a protective measure.

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