× Auto Repair Pros Member Benefits TechHelp Knowledge Base Forums Resources My iATN Marketplace Chat Pricing About Us Join Industry Sponsors Video Members Only Repair Shops Auto Pro Careers Auto Pro Reviews
Join Now
International Automotive Technicians Network

P0638 Diagnostic Trouble Code Discussion for December 2013

Throttle Actuator Control Range/Performance


Note: This is a professional automotive technician's resource.
Vehicle Owners: If you are seeking an automotive repair professional to service your vehicle, visit the iATN Repair Shop Finder.

Trouble Ticket Help Requests for DTC P0638
Help Request Posted
2005 Cadillac STS 4.6L Surge, Stall VIN: 1G6DC67A95
P0638: Throttle Actuator Control Command Performance. ... intermitent surge then stall when hot.The surge is quite abrupt and idle speed varies from 300 t0 700 rpm 2 or 3 times then stalls.If you restart it will repeat the surge and stall. If you shut it down , then restart it will run for a minute or 2 before st...
December 03, 2013
2003 Saab 9-3 Arc 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: YS3FD49Y03
P0638: throttle mechanical position deviation from demanded. ... not have a tech2 and out launce will not communicate. generic obd shows tps at 28% always. has no throttle response. Identafix and alldata say no diagnostic info for code p1681. replace ecm...
December 26, 2013