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P2106

Throttle Actuator Control System - Forced Limited Power

Technical guide

reference — not individually verified

Symptoms

  • Check engine light on
  • Reduced throttle response
  • possible limp mode
  • Hesitation or surging
  • Idle too high or too low

Probable causes

  • high: Underlying TAC fault triggers limit
  • medium: Pedal position sensor signal implausible

Diagnostic steps

Check the components involved: throttle actuator control, ecm. Verify wiring and connectors before replacing any part. Job difficulty: hard (workshop equipment required). Typical European range — 120-900 EUR, 1-4 h. Reference values only.

Cross-checked technical synthesis (QA). It does not replace the manufacturer's procedure.

Models most reported with this code (NHTSA)

Ford Freestyle 22Kia Sorento 7Kia Sedona 5

Count of distinct owner complaints mentioning the code. US data — same engines, same failures.

AI here is a librarian: this page shows only what mechanics confirmed, or says “unknown”. It never suggests a diagnosis — MECCANIC interprets the code, never your car.

0 confirmed cases on P2106

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