P211A: The throttle actuator B control system has got stuck
The throttle actuator B control system has got stuck. It is usually dirt, wear or the motor that moves it.
| Code | P211A |
|---|---|
| System | Engine and transmission |
| Group | P21xx, Throttle, injection and emissions |
| Type | Generic: it means the same on every make |
How to read and clear P211A 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 P211A 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
- P2116 The minimum pedal position throttle or sensor E stop gives readings outside the
- P2117 The minimum pedal position throttle or sensor F stop gives readings outside the
- P2118 Throttle actuator control motor current range or performance
- P2119 Throttle actuator control throttle body range or performance
- P211B Actuator B of the electronic throttle is stuck closed
- P211C The throttle actuator B control motor current gives readings outside the normal
- P211D The electronic throttle body B gives readings outside the normal range
- P211E The throttle actuator B control unit processor is not working properly
- 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
What does code P211A mean?
The throttle actuator B control system has got stuck. It is usually dirt, wear or the motor that moves it.
How do you clear P211A?
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, P211A 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.
