P2114
Throttle Actuator Control System Forced Below Limit RPM
The throttle actuator system has dropped engine speed below the normal limp limit because of a more serious fault. The engine may run only at idle or stall.
- 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.
- Severe throttle actuator faultCommon
- TPS signal lostPossible
Parts involved
- Throttle Actuator Motor
- Throttle Position Sensor
P2114 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.