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Diagnostic reference · P210A

P210A

Throttle Actuator B Control Motor Circuit/Open

System
Fuel and air metering (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P210A means Throttle Actuator B Control Motor Circuit/Open.

Where it lives

For P210A, the circuit described runs through the actuator. The description of P210A reports the actuator as open.

Check these first

  • An open in the throttle actuator B control motor circuit
  • A backed out pin at the throttle actuator B connector
  • A failed throttle actuator B control motor
  • Low battery voltage

What to do next

  1. Command the throttle actuator B on a scan tool
  2. Test the actuator B control motor circuit for an open
  3. Check the actuator B connector pins
  4. Check battery voltage and charging system output
  5. Replace the throttle actuator B if the circuit tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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