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PowertrainP1733

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Throttle actuator control motor circuit high - positive side

28 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed promptly. If the car runs and drives normally, drive gently to a workshop. If it runs badly, stalls, overheats, loses oil pressure, or a warning light is flashing or red, stop safely and get professional help. If the code concerns the brakes, brake vacuum or brake assist, do not drive until it is checked: a hard pedal or longer stopping distance means stop.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 28

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BAIC MotorP1733Clutch motor idled BrandPowertrain
BYDP1733Line pressure sensor short BrandPowertrain
CheryP1733Line pressure sensor short BrandPowertrain
DaewooP17333-4 Shift Error BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1733Shift lever position sensor BrandPowertrain
DFFXP1733Line pressure sensor short BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1733Shift lever signal 3 failure BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1733meirg 3-4 BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1733Line pressure sensor short BrandPowertrain
GMP17333-4 Shift Error BrandPowertrain
Great WallP1733Line pressure sensor short BrandPowertrain
HafeiP1733Line pressure sensor short BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1733Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve BrandPowertrain
HondaP1733No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP1733No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP1733No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1733No description available Powertrain
MaseratiP1733Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit High - Positive Side BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP1733Line pressure sensor short BrandPowertrain
OpelP17333-4 Shift Error BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1733No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1733No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1733Line pressure sensor short BrandPowertrain
SaabP17333-4 Shift Error BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P1733Gear Ratio Fault in 3rd Gear Stuck BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP1733Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit High - Positive Side BrandPowertrain
TataP1733Rear Right Speed Faulted BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP1733Throttle actuator control motor circuit high - positive side BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1733 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP173300No load error BrandPowertrain
SprinterP173300No load error BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP173300No. 1 solenoid valve open BrandPowertrain

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