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P2106THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - FORCED LIMITED POWER
Manufacturer communications
27Original wording in English
HYUNDAI
HYUNDAI: SANTE FE 2010-2012; ECM SOFTWARE IS REQUIRED FOR 3.5L SANTE FE VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION CODES DTC P0638, DTC P2106, & P2110. *LJ
HYUNDAI
HYUNDAI: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT P2138, P2127, P2122 DTC WITH P2106. REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY. *PE
CHEVROLET
CHEVROLET/PONTIAC: LXT, L91, POOR ACCELERATION, THROTTLE BODY FROZEN SHUT AND/OR STUCK CLOSED, MIL/SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DTC'S P1516, P2106 AND/OR P2110 SET IN EXTREMELY LOW TEMPERATURES WITH HIGH HUMIDITY CONDITION AFTER AN INITIAL COLD ENGINE START OR WHILE DRIVING, REDUCED ENGINE MODES (INSTALL PCV VALVE KIT AND REPROGRAM EC…
CHEVROLET
LXT, L91, POOR ACCELERATION, THROTTLE BODY FROZEN SHUT AND/OR STUCK CLOSED, MIL/SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DTC'S P1516, P2106 AND/OR P2110 SET IN EXTREMELY LOW TEMPERATURES WITH HIGH HUMIDITY CONDITION AFTER AN INITIAL COLD ENGINE START OR WHILE DRIVING, REDUCED ENGINE MODES (INSTALL PCV VALVE KIT AND REPROGRAM ECM) WITH 1.6L 4-CYLI…
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40A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
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