P02EB
Diesel Intake Air Flow A Control Motor Current Range/Performance
Motor current draw of the diesel intake throttle A actuator does not match the calibrated map for the commanded position — high friction, partial short, or stiction from carbon.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: Yes
- Repair difficulty: medium
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- High friction from carbon buildupCommon
- Sensor element aged beyond calibration windowLess likely
- Sensor mounting loose - signal dampingLess likely
Parts involved
- Diesel Intake Throttle
P02EB is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.