P2113
Throttle Actuator Control System Forced Limited RPM
The throttle actuator control has detected a fault and limits engine speed to a defined emergency value. The vehicle stays drivable but with severely reduced power until the underlying fault is cleared.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: Yes
- Repair difficulty: medium
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Reduced throttle response, possible limp mode
- Hesitation or surging
- Idle too high or too low
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Underlying throttle actuator faultCommon
- Pedal/throttle correlation faultPossible
Parts involved
- Throttle Actuator Motor
- Throttle Position Sensor
- ECM
P2113 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.