[Thoonee]

I have a 2012 Caliber. It is the base model with automatic transmission. The throttle body light comes on intermittently, flashing, and puts the car into limp mode.

I pull to the side of the road, put it in park, shut it off, then restart. The check engine light is on and the code is always P2173.

So far I have replaced the throttle body, replaced MAP sensor, put in new air filter, and replaced the PCM.

I am thinking the only other things it could be are faulty accelerator sensor or intake manifold leak - maybe the gasket.

Can anybody help me out please? I need this car to get to work and this is driving me nuts.

 

[Thoonee]

Changed out the PCV valve today so I’m crossing my fingers for tomorrow. Also bought some carb cleaner to check for vacuum leaks.
Anybody have this problem and fix it?

 

[Thoonee]

PCV didn’t work. In fact, it is worse now. A LOT worse.

 

[AUSSIE DODGER]

PCV didn’t work. In fact, it is worse now. A LOT worse.

MY OPINION WOULD BE TAKE TO AN HONEST MECHANIC THAT KNOWS ABOUT CALIBERS.I FINALLY FOUND MINE. 2011 SXT

 

[Thoonee]

Replaced intake manifold gasket and that worked. That said, this is the biggest POS unreliable nickel and dimer car I’ve ever owned. Everything on it craters around 100k. I’m going Japanese from here on out. Also, thank you all for the multitudes of help.

 

[AUSSIE DODGER]

Replaced intake manifold gasket and that worked. That said, this is the biggest POS unreliable nickel and dimer car I’ve ever owned. Everything on it craters around 100k. I’m going Japanese from here on out. Also, thank you all for the multitudes of help.

It happens in all brands..its either a made on monday car or a friday car..good luck..im going on this next refresh adventure..know by this thursday after inspection