P0638
Throttle Actuator Control Range/Performance Bank 1
What it means
P0638 means Throttle Actuator Control Range/Performance Bank 1.
Where it lives
For P0638, start at the actuator the description names. The description of P0638 puts it on bank 1.
Check these first
- Carbon buildup on the bank 1 throttle plate
- A failed throttle actuator motor on bank 1
- A failed throttle position sensor on bank 1
- A wiring fault on the bank 1 throttle body
- A faulty ECM
What to do next
- Watch the throttle command and position on bank 1 while revving
- Clean carbon from the bank 1 throttle body
- Inspect the bank 1 throttle body connector and wiring
- Compare both throttle tracks on bank 1
- Replace the bank 1 throttle body if it does not follow the command
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.