P241C — Throttle-actuator control system, bank 2 — ice blockage reported

P241C concerns throttle-actuator control system, bank 2.

Meaning, symptoms, causes and checks

P241C concerns throttle-actuator control system, bank 2. The monitor reports an ice-related blockage of the named throttle-control system. The reported condition is ice blockage. The code wording is a monitor result and is not a substitute for confirming the affected assembly and physical condition.

Affected system: Electronic throttle and pedal control

Symptoms

  • Warning light may illuminate
  • Related system function may be impaired
  • Vehicle-specific symptoms vary

Possible causes

  • Implausible sensor or switch signal, poor ground, connector corrosion, or wiring damage
  • Related wiring, connector, power or ground fault
  • Vehicle-specific mechanical or control issue

What to check

  • Record stored and pending codes and freeze-frame data
  • Compare the named sensor or switch signal with actual operating conditions; inspect the connector, reference supply, ground and harness.
  • Confirm measured values against the vehicle service information
  • Retest under the conditions that set the code
  • Compare the named sensor or switch signal with actual operating conditions; inspect the connector, reference supply, ground and harness.
  • Repair the verified cause and confirm the code does not return

Also written as: P241C-00, P241C00 (some scan tools add the fault-type byte, e.g. -00).