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No throttle Response

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by RootTacoma, Dec 11, 2016.

  1. Dec 11, 2016 at 11:04 AM
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    RootTacoma

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    New here. I have a 2012 tacoma Prerunner Accesscab 4 cylinder. Yesterday morning i could start the truck but had no throttle response. It idles fine. I cannot drive it. Any thoughts on what it might be? Going to get a tester to see what code(s) it throws. Any input would be much appreciated
     
  2. Dec 11, 2016 at 11:09 AM
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    Steves104x4

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    So, it has a check engine light on?
     
  3. Dec 11, 2016 at 11:12 AM
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    Sounds like a faulty electronic throttle control
     
  4. Dec 11, 2016 at 11:12 AM
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    Kyitty

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    Throttle cable detached? Or are these electronic throttle position sensors?
     
  5. Dec 11, 2016 at 11:25 AM
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    yes check engine light is on. No Throttle cable
     
  6. Dec 11, 2016 at 1:14 PM
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    Get the code read. It might point toward the exact component. My guess is either the pedal position sensor, or the throttle 'actuator'.
     
  7. Dec 11, 2016 at 1:15 PM
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  8. Dec 11, 2016 at 2:57 PM
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    there was a wire split from the throttle connector. The green one. Thank you for talking things out with me
     
  9. Dec 11, 2016 at 4:30 PM
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    Green..... Ty
     

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