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PowertrainP2104

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Engine forced idle

34 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 34

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP2104No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP2104Engine forced idle BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP2104No description available Powertrain
BYDP2104Throttle Actuator Control System Forced Idle BrandPowertrain
CheryP2104Drive Forced Idle Speed BrandPowertrain
DaewooP2104Throttle Actuator Control System Forced Idle BrandPowertrain
DFFSP2104Engine forced idle BrandPowertrain
DFFXP2104Engine forced idling BrandPowertrain
DFXKP2104Engine Forced Idle BrandPowertrain
EOBDP2104Systém riadenia klapky - vynútený voľnobeh BrandPowertrain
FordP2104No description available Powertrain
GeelyP2104Throttle Actuator Control System Forced Idle BrandPowertrain
GMP2104Throttle Actuator Control System Forced Idle BrandPowertrain
Great WallP2104Forced engine idling BrandPowertrain
HafeiP2104Throttle Actuator Control System Forced Idle BrandPowertrain
HoldenP2104Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System - Forced Engine Idle Speed BrandPowertrain
HondaP2104No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP2104No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP2104No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP2104Throttle actuator control system - forced idle BrandPowertrain
MazdaP2104No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP2104No description available Powertrain
OpelP2104Throttle Actuator Control System Forced Idle BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP2104No description available Powertrain
PorscheP2104No description available Powertrain
ProtonP2104No description available Powertrain
SaabP2104Throttle Actuator Control System Forced Idle BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P2104Throttle Actuator Control System Forced Idle BrandPowertrain
SmartP2104No description available Powertrain
SprinterP2104No description available Powertrain
SWM MotorP2104Engine forced idling BrandPowertrain
TataP2104Throttle Actuator Control System - Forced Idle BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP2104Engine forced idle BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP2104SAE: Throttle Actuator Control System Forced Idle 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P2104 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP210400Throttle drive fault (over temperature) for positive duty cycle BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP210401Throttle drive fault (over temperature) for negative duty cycle BrandPowertrain

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