Is it expensive to fix the electronic throttle control?

If it’s the electronic throttle controller then the replacement cost can range from $300 to $1,500 depending on the location and time to complete the job. If it’s the throttle body itself that is damaged and needs to be replaced, the costs can also be in the same neighborhood.

What does red lightning bolt mean on Dodge Ram?

The lightning bolt on the dash means that there is a problem with the electronic throttle control system in your vehicle. Get a code reader and scan the engine for any logged codes. The light may be on for a glitch and the electronic throttle control system needs to be reset.

What happens if throttle body is not calibrated?

The sensor will be unable to accurately determine the position of the throttle and as a result, your air/fuel ratio will be completely off.

What does the P2106 code on the OBD-II trouble code mean?

The P2106 OBD-II trouble code is one of number of possible codes that indicates that the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has detected a malfunction and is limiting the operation of the Throttle Actuator Control System

What does the throttle actuator control system do on a P2106?

The Throttle Actuator Control System is duty cycle controlled by the PCM and the function of the system is limited when other fault codes are detected. The severity of this code can be moderate to severe based on the specific malfunction. Symptoms of a P2106 trouble code may include:

What does the P2104 code mean on a Ford Explorer?

This situation is known as activating a fail-safe or limp mode to prevent the engine from accelerating until this malfunction is corrected and the associated code is cleared. There are four codes that are referred to as force codes and they are P2104, P2105, P2106 and P2110.

What does the DTC code mean on a Dodge Ram?

This generic powertrain diagnostic trouble code (DTC) typically applies to all OBD-II equipped vehicles that use a drive-by-wire throttle control system including but not limited to vehicles from Ford, Mercedes Benz, Mazda, Kia, Hyundai, Dodge / Ram, Land Rover, VW, Jaguar, tc.