P2103: The throttle actuator A control motor gives a higher signal than normal
The throttle actuator A control motor gives a higher signal than normal. It is usually the part, its wiring or a connector with poor contact.
| Code | P2103 |
|---|---|
| System | Engine and transmission |
| Group | P21xx, Throttle, injection and emissions |
| Type | Generic: it means the same on every make |
How to read and clear P2103 with Final OBD
Plug an OBD2 scanner in under the steering wheel, switch the ignition on and open Final OBD. Under Faults you’ll see P2103 with its description and whether it’s confirmed, pending or permanent.
If the engine stores it over standard OBD, with FREE you read this code with its explanation for nothing and clear it. With PRO you also read the faults of every control unit and clear them in all of them.
Clearing the code only turns the light off: if the cause is still there, it comes back. Clear it once it’s fixed, and not right before an inspection. It’s all in how to read and clear fault codes and in inspections and OBD.
Similar codes
- P2100 Throttle actuator A control motor circuit open
- P2101 Throttle actuator A control motor circuit range or performance
- P2102 Throttle actuator A control motor circuit low
- P2104 Throttle control system: forced idle
- P2105 Throttle control system: forced engine shutdown
- P2106 Throttle control system: forced limited power
- P2107 Throttle actuator control module processor fault
- P2108 Throttle actuator control module performance
- P2110 Throttle control system: forced limited RPM
- P2111 Throttle control system stuck open
- P2112 Throttle control system stuck closed
What does code P2103 mean?
The throttle actuator A control motor gives a higher signal than normal. It is usually the part, its wiring or a connector with poor contact.
How do you clear P2103?
With an OBD2 scanner and an app like Final OBD, which clears it for free if it’s stored by the engine control unit. But clearing it only turns the light off: if the cause isn’t fixed, P2103 comes back.
Read it on your car
Final OBD reads and clears engine faults through standard OBD for free, each one explained in plain English. With PRO it also reads the faults of every control unit, each make’s own codes included, and clears them in all of them.
