P2174
Throttle Actuator Control System - Sudden Low Air Flow Detected
What it means
P2174 means Throttle Actuator Control System - Sudden Low Air Flow Detected.
Where it lives
For P2174, the part to look at first is the actuator named here.
Check these first
- A faulty throttle position sensor
- A malfunctioning throttle actuator
- A clogged air filter
- A dirty or faulty mass airflow sensor
- A throttle body or intake manifold restriction
What to do next
- Read the throttle position and mass airflow on a scan tool
- Check the air filter for a restriction
- Clean the mass airflow sensor and throttle body
- Inspect the intake manifold for a blockage
- Test the throttle actuator for a fault
- Clear the code and retest
Look up another code
Enter a full code or a symptom. Press / to search. How to read a code
Type a code above, or start from a symptom or a common code.
Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.