P-Code
SPN
FMI
P2163
3464
13
P2164
3464
13
P2172
3464
14
P2173
3464
14
P2174
3464
14
P2175
3464
14
P2176
3464
14
TP-6903 5/16a
Description
Throttle Position Sensor
A Maximum Stop
Performance
Throttle Position Sensor
B Maximum Stop
Performance
Throttle Actuator Control
System - Sudden High
Airflow Detected
Throttle Actuator Control
System - High Airflow
Detected
Throttle Actuator Control
System - Sudden Low
Airflow Detected
Throttle Actuator Control
System - Low Airflow
Detected
Throttle Actuator Control
System - Idle Position
Not Learned
Possible Cause
Problem with throttle
movement.
Problem with throttle
movement.
Throttle body
damage or air leak
between the throttle
and engine.
Throttle body
damage or air leak
between the throttle
and engine.
Throttle body
damage or air
blockage in the air
intake system.
Throttle body
damage or air
blockage in the air
intake system.
ECM was not able to
throttle span after
shutdown.
Corrective Action
Check for smooth throttle
operation.
Troubleshoot the TP sensor
leads. Refer to Section 4.11.
Check for proper throttle position
voltage readings.
Perform manual throttle zero
process using the scan tool.
Replace the throttle body. Refer
to Section 5.1.
Check for smooth throttle
operation.
Troubleshoot the TP sensor
leads. Refer to Section 4.11.
Check for proper throttle position
voltage readings.
Perform manual throttle zero
process using the scan tool.
Replace the throttle body. Refer
to Section 5.1.
Check for smooth throttle
operation.
Check for vacuum hose leaks.
Troubleshoot the TP sensor
leads. Refer to Section 4.11.
Replace the throttle body. Refer
to Section 5.1.
Check for smooth throttle
operation.
Check for vacuum hose leaks.
Troubleshoot the TP sensor
leads. Refer to Section 4.11.
Replace the throttle body. Refer
to Section 5.1.
Check for smooth throttle
operation.
Check for air intake restrictions.
Troubleshoot the TP sensor
leads. Refer to Section 4.11.
Replace the throttle body. Refer
to Section 5.1.
Check for smooth throttle
operation.
Check for air intake restrictions.
Troubleshoot the TP sensor
leads. Refer to Section 4.11.
Replace the throttle body. Refer
to Section 5.1.
Troubleshoot any other DTC
codes first.
Check for smooth throttle
operation.
Check for proper throttle position
voltage readings.
Perform manual throttle zero
process using the scan tool.
Troubleshoot the TP sensor
leads. Refer to Section 4.11.
Replace the throttle body. Refer
to Section 5.1.
Diagnostic Troubleshooting Codes
37