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Diagnostic reference · P210F

P210F

Throttle Actuator B Control System - Forced Limited RPM

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

What it means

P210F means Throttle Actuator B Control System - Forced Limited RPM.

Where it lives

For P210F, the description names the actuator as the part involved.

Check these first

  • A throttle actuator B that fails to follow the commanded position
  • A failed throttle position sensor
  • A dirty or carboned throttle body
  • A failed throttle actuator B control module

What to do next

  1. Read the throttle position sensors on a scan tool
  2. Command the throttle actuator B through its range
  3. Clean the throttle body carbon
  4. Test the throttle actuator B control circuit
  5. Replace the throttle actuator B control module if travel is wrong
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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