How do I fix code P0638?

How do I fix code P0638?

Depending on the diagnosis, common repairs for this code are:

1. Cleaning the throttle body; removing carbon buildup in throttle body using approved solvent.
2. Replacement of faulty throttle actuator motor.

What happens when the electronic throttle control goes bad?

When a TPS goes bad, then the car’s throttle body won’t function properly. It could either stay shut or it won’t close properly which is a severe issue. When the throttle gets stuck in an open position than your vehicle will receive too much air and cause it to have a high or fluctuating idle.

What is code P2118 mean?

When the engine control module (ECM) detects out-of-range voltage or poor performance from the throttle actuator control motor, the P2118 code is set along with a Check Engine Light on the dashboard. When the P2118 code is set, it also triggers a failsafe mode to prevent damage to the vehicle.

How much does a throttle actuator cost?

To replace your car’s throttle body, you will pay as little as $370 or as much as $1,500. Labor should be between $70 and $260, and parts should cost you from $110 to $600.

What causes the p0638 code on a Volkswagen Passat?

Dirty or clogged throttle body can triggered the P0638 code. Before replacing any parts try cleaning the throttle body and reset the engine light. The cost to diagnose the P0638 VOLKSWAGEN code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair’s diagnosis time and labor rates vary by location, vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type.

What’s the p0638 code on a Chevy Silverado?

P0638 is a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for “Throttle Actuator Control Range/Performance (Bank 1)”. This can happen for multiple reasons and a mechanic needs to diagnose the specific cause for this code to be triggered in your situation. Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office to perform the Check Engine Light diagnostic.

What’s the p0638 code Ford F150?

P0638 is a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for “Throttle Actuator Control Range/Performance (Bank 1)”. This can happen for multiple reasons and a mechanic needs to diagnose the specific cause for this code to be triggered in your situation.

What does the p0638 code on a power train mean?

P0638 code definition This diagnostic power train code represents a problem happening with the vehicle’s throttle actuator control range in bank one. What the P0638 code means In many newer model vehicles, the throttle body is hooked up to a drive by wire system.