P2112 on Jeep
Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Closed
P2112 on Jeep vehicles indicates throttle actuator control system - stuck closed. Au7o has documented this code across 1 Jeep model — most commonly on Grand Cherokee. P2112 means the throttle actuator control (electronic throttle) system is stuck in the closed position. On drive-by-wire engines the computer moves the throttle plate with an electric motor and confirms its position with sensors; when it commands the throttle open but the plate won't move past closed, this code sets. This usually triggers limp/failsafe mode with greatly reduced power, a poor or surging idle, or a no-acceleration condition. It points to a mechanical or electrical problem in the throttle body or its control circuit. Typical repair costs on Jeep range from $150 to $650, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P2112
- •Carbon buildup or debris binding the throttle plate
- •Failed throttle body actuator motor
- •Faulty throttle position sensor inside the throttle body
- •Damaged or corroded throttle body connector/wiring
- •Loss of power or ground to the throttle body
- •Seized or mechanically stuck throttle plate
- •Faulty throttle control circuit in the PCM/ECM
P2112 on Jeep by Model
Jeep Grand Cherokee(1 issue)
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light and Throttle Body Failure Causing Limp Mode (3.6L Pentastar)2011-2022
The amber lightning-bolt-in-parentheses 'Electronic Throttle Control' (ETC) warning is one of the most frequently reported faults on Pentastar-era Grand Cherokees. A contaminated or worn electronic throttle body, a failing throttle position sensor, or a corroded throttle-body connector causes the PCM to drop the engine into a reduced-power 'limp' state, with sudden loss of acceleration, surging, rough idle, or stalling. Owners frequently report the light clearing temporarily after a restart, then returning. Some cases are actually triggered by an out-of-range oil-temperature sensor or a stuck thermostat rather than the throttle body itself, so diagnosis before parts replacement is important.
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What does P2112 mean on Jeep?▼
P2112 stands for "Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Closed." P2112 means the throttle actuator control (electronic throttle) system is stuck in the closed position. On drive-by-wire engines the computer moves the throttle plate with an electric motor and confirms its position with sensors; when it commands the throttle open but the plate won't move past closed, this code sets. This usually triggers limp/failsafe mode with greatly reduced power, a poor or surging idle, or a no-acceleration condition. It points to a mechanical or electrical problem in the throttle body or its control circuit. On Jeep specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P2112 on Jeep vehicles?▼
Common causes on Jeep: Carbon buildup or debris binding the throttle plate, Failed throttle body actuator motor, Faulty throttle position sensor inside the throttle body, Damaged or corroded throttle body connector/wiring, Loss of power or ground to the throttle body. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P2112 on a Jeep?▼
Repair costs on Jeep range from $150 to $650, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Jeep models have P2112 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P2112 on 1 Jeep model: Grand Cherokee.