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Diagnostic reference · P210C

P210C

Throttle Actuator B Control Motor Circuit Low

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

What it means

P210C means Throttle Actuator B Control Motor Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P210C, the circuit described runs through the actuator. The description of P210C reports a fault at the actuator.

Check these first

  • A short to ground on the throttle actuator B control motor wire
  • An open in the actuator B control motor power feed
  • A failed throttle actuator B control motor
  • Corrosion at the actuator B connector

What to do next

  1. Read the throttle actuator B control motor circuit on a scan tool
  2. Test the actuator B control motor wire for a short to ground
  3. Check the actuator B control motor power feed for an open
  4. Measure actuator B control motor resistance
  5. Replace the throttle actuator B if it tests out of range
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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