Possible causes
– Faulty Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module
– Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module harness is open or shorted
– Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module circuit poor electrical connection
– Throttle plate sticking due to carbon build-up
– Engine Control Module
– Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module harness is open or shorted
– Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module circuit poor electrical connection
– Throttle plate sticking due to carbon build-up
– Engine Control Module
When is the obd code mean?
The P2176 code is set whe the difference between the predicted and the actual throttle position is more than a calibrated amount for more than 1.5 seconds.
Symptoms
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
– No throttle pedal response
– No throttle pedal response
P2176 CADILLAC OBD Code Description