P2118 JEEP Electronic Throttle Control Motor Circuit

Possible causes

– Faulty Throttle Actuator Control Actuator
– Throttle Actuator Control Actuator harness is open or shorted
– Throttle Actuator Control Actuator circuit poor electrical connection

When is the obd code mean?

Engine Control Module (ECM) detects short in both circuits between ECM and throttle control motor.

Symptoms

– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

P2118 JEEP OBD Code Description

The throttle control motor is operated by the Engine Control Module (ECM) and it opens and closes the throttle valve. The current opening angle of the throttle valve is detected by the throttle position sensor and it provides feedback to the ECM to control the throttle control motor to make the throttle valve opening angle properly in response to driving condition.