( TF09EABK72100092176FAAT00 )
DTC Troubleshooting: P2176 (40)
DTC P2176:
 Throttle Actuator Control System Idle Position Not Learned
Do not insert your fingers into the installed throttle body when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) or while the ignition switch is ON (II). If you do, you will seriously injure your fingers if the throttle valve is activated.

NOTE:
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and wait 10 seconds.
  1. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P2176 indicated?
YES -
Go to Step 6 .
NO -
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the throttle body and the ECM/PCM, then clean the throttle body. ■
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  1. Visually check the throttle valve operation while performing the ETCS TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
Does the throttle valve move to its fully closed position?
YES -
Go to Step 11 .
NO -
Go to Step 12 .
  1. Check for sludge or carbon on the throttle valve.
Is there sludge or carbon on the throttle valve?
YES -
NO -
Go to Step 18 .
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  1. Disconnect the throttle body 6P connector.
  1. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
  1. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector C (49P).
  1. Connect throttle body 6P connector terminals No. 5 and No. 6 with a jumper wire.
  1. Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminals C3 and C4.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Go to Step 27 .
NO -
Repair open in the wires between the throttle body and the ECM/PCM (C3, C4), then go to Step 20 .
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  1. Reconnect all connectors.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  1. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and wait 10 seconds.
  1. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P2176 indicated?
YES -
Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the throttle body and the ECM/PCM, then clean the throttle body, and go to Step 1 .
NO -
Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.■
  1. Reconnect all connectors.
  1. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P2176 indicated?
YES -
Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the throttle body and the ECM/PCM. If the ECM/PCM was updated, substitute a known-good ECM/PCM, then recheck. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, go to Step 1 .
NO -
If the ECM/PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, replace the original ECM/PCM. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.■