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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 Captiva 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls and Fuel - 2.8L, 3.2L, or 3.6L 🢒 DTC P2105

Diagnostic Instructions
    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provide an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC P2105: Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System - Forced Engine Shutdown

Circuit/System Description

The engine control module (ECM) controls the throttle valve by applying a varying voltage to the control circuits of the throttle actuator control (TAC) motor. The ECM monitors the duty cycle that is required to actuate the throttle valve. The ECM monitors the throttle position (TP) sensors 1 and 2 to determine the actual throttle valve position.

Conditions for Running the DTC
    • The ECM power down process in the last drive cycle completely finished.
    • DTC P2105 runs continuously once the above condition is met.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • The ECM detects an incorrect voltage level at the ignition voltage supply circuits for greater than 4 seconds.
        OR
    • The ECM detects an internal communication error.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC P2105 is a Type A DTC.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTC P2105 is a Type A DTC.

Diagnostic Aids
    • If DTC P2105 sets, the engine will stall and not restart until the ignition is cycled OFF and then ON.
    • Additional DTCs set when P2105 sets.
    • The ignition key will not be able to be removed from the ignition switch until another ignition cycle occurs.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

    •  Engine Control Module Connector End Views
    •  Engine Controls Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

    •  Scan Tool Data List
    •  Scan Tool Data Definitions
    •  Scan Tool Output Controls

Circuit/System Verification
  1. Start the engine. Rapidly move the accelerator pedal from the rest position, to wide open throttle position, back to the rest position. Repeat the procedure a few times. DTC P2105 should not set.
  2. If the vehicle passes the Circuit/System Verification test, then operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that are captured in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records List.

Circuit/System Testing
  1. Ignition OFF, remove the fuse that supplies voltage to terminals C2-3, C2-5, and C2-6 of the ECM. Verify the fuse is OK.

    2. Important: This DTC will only set if the fuse is open and the circuits are not grounded. The ignition voltage circuits must be tested thoroughly for an intermittent short to ground.

    ⇒If the fuse is open, test the ignition voltage circuit between the open fuse and the ECM for an intermittent short to ground.
  2. Install the fuse.
  3. Disconnect the harness connector of the ECM. Ignition ON, load test for battery voltage on the ignition circuits at the ECM.
    4. ⇒If less than B+, repair the ignition circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. If all circuits/connections test OK, replace the ECM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for engine control module replacement, setup, and programming