Powertrain, generic (extended)

P211D Throttle Actuator B Control Throttle Body Range/Performance

Check engine lightOn
EmissionsRelevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modePossible

P211D is the mechanical check of throttle body B, the twin of P2119. GM's 23OBDG07 table describes four spring tests for bank 2: the opening and closing springs must bring the de-energized plate back to the defined limp position within set times (about 0.2-0.36 s per path), checked during offset learning and also at cold temperatures, each failing in one trip. Ford lists P211D with MIL and wrench lamp for its second throttle (2020-2023; 2024 as P210A byte 92). A sticking plate, a weak spring or ice keep the throttle from returning, so the safe fallback position cannot be guaranteed and power is limited. Position errors in operation are P210B, motor current P211C, stuck positions P211A/P211B.

Likely causes

Weak or broken return spring in throttle body B
Deposits or ice slowing the plate
Throttle adaptation not completed after service

Symptoms

  • Engine warning lamp on
  • Reduced power or limp mode
  • Unstable idle

Repair estimate

DifficultyMediumWorkshop job
Parts and labour€30–900
Time0.5–3 h

Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.

Parts involved

throttle actuator b

Related codes

P2119P210BP211CP211AP211B

References: gsi.ext.gm.com, fordservicecontent.com, fordservicecontent.com.