2AZ-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM – SFI SYSTEM ES–279

Throttle Actuator Control Motor Current Range

DTC P2118
/ Performance
DESCRIPTION
The ETCS (Electronic Throttle Control System) has a dedicated power supply circuit. The voltage (+BM)
is monitored and when it is low (less than 4 V), the ECM determines that there is a malfunction in the
ETCS and cuts off the current to the throttle actuator.
When the voltage becomes unstable, the ETCS itself becomes unstable. For this reason, when the
voltage is low, the current to the throttle actuator is cut. If repairs are made and the system returns to
normal, turn the ignition switch OFF. The ECM then allows the current to flow to the throttle actuator so
that it can be restarted.
HINT:
The ETCS does not use a throttle cable. ES
ECM

Power
From EFI +B Source
MAIN Relay Circuit
for CPU

From ETCS +BM

Battery
Throttle Actuator

M+ Throttle
Actuator
Control
Circuit
M-

ME01

A112629E02

DTC No. DTC Detection Conditions Trouble Areas

• Open in ETCS power source circuit
• Battery
Open in ETCS power source (+BM) circuit
P2118 • Battery terminals
(1 trip detection logic)
• ETCS fuse
• ECM

MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM monitors the battery supply voltage applied to the throttle actuator.
When the power supply voltage (+BM) drops below 4 V for 0.8 seconds or more, the ECM interprets this
as an open in the power supply circuit (+BM). The ECM illuminates the MIL and sets the DTC.
If the malfunction is not repaired successfully, the DTC is set 5 seconds after the engine is next started.
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MONITOR STRATEGY
Related DTCs P2118: Throttle actuator power supply
Required Sensors/Components (Main) Throttle actuator, throttle valve, ETCS fuse
Required Sensors/Components (Related) None
Frequency of Operation Continuous
Duration 0.8 seconds
MIL Operation Immediate
Sequence of Operation None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

ES Monitor runs whenever following DTCs not present None
Battery voltage 8 V or more
Electronic throttle actuator power ON

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

Throttle actuator power supply voltage (+BM) Less than 4 V

COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE

Throttle actuator power supply voltage (+BM) 9 to 14 V

FAIL-SAFE
When this DTC, or other DTCs relating to ETCS (Electronic Throttle Control System) malfunctions, are
set, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. During fail-safe mode, the ECM cuts the current to the throttle
actuator off, and the throttle valve is returned to a 6° throttle angle by the return spring. The ECM then
adjusts the engine output by controlling the fuel injection (intermittent fuel-cut) and ignition timing, in
accordance with the accelerator pedal opening angle, to allow the vehicle to continue at a minimal speed.
If the accelerator pedal is depressed firmly and gently, the vehicle can be driven slowly.
Fail-safe mode continues until a pass condition is detected, and the ignition switch is then turned OFF.
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WIRING DIAGRAM

ECM

ETCS +BM
Shielded

M+ Throttle Actuator
Control Circuit
ES
M-
FL MAIN

Throttle Actuator
GE01

E1

Battery ME01

A127271E01

INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when
malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was
moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other
data from the time the malfunction occurred.

1 READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (+BM VOLTAGE)

(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(c) Turn the tester ON.
(d) Select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS /
ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / +BM VOLTAGE.
(e) Read the value displayed on the tester.
Standard voltage:
9 to 14 V
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OK Go to step 5

NG

2 CHECK FUSE (ETCS FUSE)

(a) Remove the ETCS fuse from the engine room No. 1
relay block.
(b) Measure the ETCS fuse resistance.
Standard resistance:
Below 1 Ω
(c) Reinstall the ETCS fuse.
ES NG CHECK FOR SHORTS IN ALL HARNESSES
AND CONNECTORS CONNECTED TO FUSE
AND REPLACE FUSE
ETCS

Engine Room No. 1 Relay Block

A126981E02

OK
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3 CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - ETCS FUSE, ETCS FUSE - BATTERY)

(a) Check the harness and connector between the ETCS

Engine Room No. 1 Relay Block: fuse and ECM.
(1) Remove the ETCS fuse from the engine room No. 1
relay block.
(2) Disconnect the A9 ECM connector.
2 1
(3) Measure the resistance.
Standard resistance (Check for open)
ETCS Tester Connections Specified Conditions
2 (ETCS fuse) - A9-3 (+BM) Below 1 Ω

Standard resistance (Check for short)

ES
Tester Connections Specified Conditions
2 (ETCS fuse) or A9-3 (+BM) - Body
10 kΩ or higher
ground

(4) Reinstall the ETCS fuse.

(5) Reconnect the ECM connector.
Wire Harness Side:
(b) Check the harness and connector between the ETCS
ECM Connector fuse and positive battery cable.
(1) Remove the ETCS fuse from the engine room No. 1
relay block.
(2) Disconnect the cable from the positive (+) battery
A9 +BM terminal.
(3) Check the resistance.
Standard resistance (Check for open)
Tester Connections Specified Conditions
A127766E01
Positive battery cable - 1 (ETCS fuse) Below 1 Ω

Standard resistance (Check for short)

Tester Connections Specified Conditions
Positive battery cable or 1 (ETCS
10 kΩ or higher
fuse) - Body ground

(4) Reinstall the ETCS fuse.

(5) Reconnect the cable to the positive (+) battery
terminal.
NG REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR
CONNECTOR

OK
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4 INSPECT ECM (+BM VOLTAGE)

(a) Disconnect the A9 and B30 ECM connectors.

Wire Harness Side:
(b) Measure the voltage between the terminals of the A9
B30 ECM Connector and B30 ECM connectors.
Standard voltage
Tester Connections Specified Conditions
A9-3 (+BM) - B30-104 (E1) 9 to 14 V

(c) Reconnect the ECM connectors.

Front View E1 NG REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR
ES CONNECTOR (TERMINAL E1 - BODY
GROUND)
A9 ECM Connector

+BM

Front View
A106902E04

OK

REPLACE ECM

5 INSPECT BATTERY

(a) Check that the battery is not depleted.

OK:
Battery is not depleted
NG REPLACE BATTERY

OK

6 CHECK BATTERY TERMINAL

(a) Check that the battery terminals and ECM ground are
not loose or corroded.
OK:
Battery terminals and ECM ground are not loose or
corroded
NG REPAIR OR REPLACE BATTERY TERMINAL
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OK

CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS

ES