P2119 — Throttle Actuator A Control Throttle Body Range/Performance

P2119: Throttle Actuator A Control Throttle Body Range/Performance — what it means, the affected system and what to check before replacing parts.

Meaning, symptoms, causes and checks

Throttle Actuator A Control Throttle Body Range/Performance. Basic catalogue definition; diagnostic details have not yet been reviewed.

Affected system: Powertrain

Symptoms

  • Throttle response may be weak or inconsistent, with an unstable idle.
  • An engine warning or restricted-power mode may occur.

Possible causes

  • Throttle-body movement may fail to match the demanded position or expected operating range.
  • Deposits, mechanical sticking, an actuator fault or damaged connections are possible causes.

What to check

  • Inspect related codes and look for dirt or binding at the throttle body.
  • Check actuator connectors and wiring for poor contact.
  • Compare requested and actual throttle position using a suitable scan tool before replacement.

Also written as: P2119-00, P211900 (some scan tools add the fault-type byte, e.g. -00).