P2112

What it means

The throttle plate cannot be commanded open. The engine stays at idle or stalls under load. Often caused by a seized motor, broken gear, or heavy carbon coking inside the throttle bore.

Is it safe to drive?

This code can put the vehicle into limp or reduced-power mode. Avoid extended driving and have the vehicle diagnosed promptly.

Most likely causes

• Throttle plate seized closed

  high

  One of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.

• Throttle motor seized or gear broken

  medium

  A plausible cause — test and verify before replacing parts.

• Carbon or debris buildup preventing free movement

  low

  Less common, but worth ruling out after the more likely causes.

Related help

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