Electronic Throttle Control Light/horse power loss
#61
I had the same issue and after spending money on a new throttle-body, the problem ended up being a leaking intake manifold gasket which i found out after getting the 2173 code. I did this repair myself paying $7.00 for the gasket. The dealer wanted to replace the intake manifold and gasket for around $900.00. I tested by spraying carb cleaner near the area where the intake meets the engine and the car stumbled at idle.
If P2173 is a solo, then yes I would go after a leak.
#62
I am also having the same problem as everyone else (2013 Avenger SE 2.4) seems to be having. Started but having the electric throttle control light and traction control light come on every now and then when driving (no check engine light). The vehicle would ride ruff and would only go about 20mph. All I had to do is shut the car off and restart it and the light went away and the car drove fine. this happened a few times in the last few weeks until the other day when the light came on when i started the car and wouldn't reset. First I changed the battery which made no change. Then I changed the Throttle body. After changing the throttle body, the car starts okay but randomly while driving the electric throttle body light comes on along with the traction control light and the engine light. I then took it to have the engine codes read. The engine codes read that the throttle body was stuck open and the throttle position sensor (gas pedal) was not functioning properly. So next I replaced the peddle/sensor. I'm still having the electric throttle control light come on along with the engine light and traction control light randomly while driving. On a side not 2 weeks before all this trouble both front windows stopped working they will roll down but not up. First the passenger window stopped working then two days later the driver’s window stopped working.
I did call dodge this morning they told me that they haven't had any complaints like this reported to them. I'm Running out of money and time.
I did call dodge this morning they told me that they haven't had any complaints like this reported to them. I'm Running out of money and time.
#63
Speaking from experience -I own several Grand Cherokees and a Ram in addition to my Avenger-, FCA vehicles are incredibly fussy with regard to electronics. A slightly tired battery can cause havoc. Poor connections/corrosion can cause things to not work or work poorly.That aspect should be on each troubleshooting list.
#64
Hey guys, just wanted to throw my experience in and what I did to fix it...
Fitst off, i did the key dance (on-acc-on-acc-on) and looked into the codes that popped up.(P2173, P2118, P0884, & P2110) So I stayed guessing pretty much, and ended buying a brand new throttle body (about $220) I figured out that I needed to replace the gas pedal because it has a throttle sensor on it. I got it off an 08 caliber (is interchangeable) from a pick and pull place for $6 (around $100 brand new)
and yes I tried the old TB worth the new pedal, still threw codes.
so at the end of the day, I had a new TB installed, and replaced the gas pedal, then I disconnected the battery for about 20 minutes to erase the codes and..... so far so good... will try to update father down the road.
Fitst off, i did the key dance (on-acc-on-acc-on) and looked into the codes that popped up.(P2173, P2118, P0884, & P2110) So I stayed guessing pretty much, and ended buying a brand new throttle body (about $220) I figured out that I needed to replace the gas pedal because it has a throttle sensor on it. I got it off an 08 caliber (is interchangeable) from a pick and pull place for $6 (around $100 brand new)
and yes I tried the old TB worth the new pedal, still threw codes.
so at the end of the day, I had a new TB installed, and replaced the gas pedal, then I disconnected the battery for about 20 minutes to erase the codes and..... so far so good... will try to update father down the road.
#65
It won't fix a bad throttle valve, but it may be worth your while to make a ground wire for the throttle valve. I put one on the wife's car. Main difference I notice is that the car doesn't hesitate off idle like it used to.
#66
My 2008 Dodge avenger 2.4L
So since I started driving my wife's car since she took the new vehicle. I have been having the same problems as everyone else on here. Some days nothing happens and some days the throttle body light will come on and if the engine goes over 3k rpm than I loss all power and have to pull over. And when I do pull over I put the car in park and the engine just shakes to I turn it off. So I have already replaced the throttle body last week. And yesterday I replaced the gas pedal. Should be good right? Nope the darn light came on again but I didn't lose power or have to pull over. WTF is going on.
Do I replace the spark plugs now or maybe the fuel injectors?
When I replaced the throttle body I forgot to plug it in. So when I started it the check engine light came on . So I went in and had the codes read and they were both for the throttle body which I kinda thought they would be. But no other codes. I have a 132,500 miles on it. What else should I do?
Do I replace the spark plugs now or maybe the fuel injectors?
When I replaced the throttle body I forgot to plug it in. So when I started it the check engine light came on . So I went in and had the codes read and they were both for the throttle body which I kinda thought they would be. But no other codes. I have a 132,500 miles on it. What else should I do?
#67
So since I started driving my wife's car since she took the new vehicle. I have been having the same problems as everyone else on here. Some days nothing happens and some days the throttle body light will come on and if the engine goes over 3k rpm than I loss all power and have to pull over. And when I do pull over I put the car in park and the engine just shakes to I turn it off. So I have already replaced the throttle body last week. And yesterday I replaced the gas pedal. Should be good right? Nope the darn light came on again but I didn't lose power or have to pull over. WTF is going on.
Do I replace the spark plugs now or maybe the fuel injectors?
When I replaced the throttle body I forgot to plug it in. So when I started it the check engine light came on . So I went in and had the codes read and they were both for the throttle body which I kinda thought they would be. But no other codes. I have a 132,500 miles on it. What else should I do?
Do I replace the spark plugs now or maybe the fuel injectors?
When I replaced the throttle body I forgot to plug it in. So when I started it the check engine light came on . So I went in and had the codes read and they were both for the throttle body which I kinda thought they would be. But no other codes. I have a 132,500 miles on it. What else should I do?
by the way, since you replaced the throttle body, it needs to go to the dealer to get calibrated.
Ill be be sure to post back if the dealer can figure out what's going on with mine
#68
If your car is there for 6 weeks I'd go get it. They are just having someone plug it in and look at it between projects. No real "work" being done. If they can't solve it in a week (too long IMHO) take it elsewhere. Since I also have Jeeps, one thing we Jeep people have noticed is the relative battery strength is a big issue. Have that tested.
#70
It's been about 2.5 years. I got it on Ebay. $200 for new OEM.
p/n 0489 1735 AC for 2011 Avenger
Based on my experience and others comments.... if you suspect an electronics issue, have your battery checked, and maybe just replace it.
$100-150? is a bunch, but it's less than that first trip to the dealer.