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Diagnostic reference · P0639

P0639

Throttle Actuator Control Range/Performance Bank 2

System
Computer output circuits (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

What it means

P0639 means Throttle Actuator Control Range/Performance Bank 2.

Where it lives

For P0639, start at the actuator the description names. The description of P0639 puts it on bank 2.

Check these first

  • Carbon buildup on the bank 2 throttle plate
  • A failed throttle actuator motor on bank 2
  • A failed throttle position sensor on bank 2
  • A wiring fault on the bank 2 throttle body
  • A faulty ECM

What to do next

  1. Watch the throttle command and position on bank 2 while revving
  2. Clean carbon from the bank 2 throttle body
  3. Inspect the bank 2 throttle body connector and wiring
  4. Compare both throttle tracks on bank 2
  5. Replace the bank 2 throttle body if it does not follow the command
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.