SES light - Check engine light

This vehicle should still be under warranty and you should get the dealer to have a look at it.

The MIL indicating means an error has been detected by the engine management system and requires a scan tool to retrieve the trouble code to find out what is wrong.

Re-scan for codes if it is the same code you will need a scanner to erase that code if car is fixed.

As stated, have the car scanned. The light can be turned on by many items that you will not see, feel or hear but is still causing a problem. For instance, you repaired the air intake boot. If that was open to outside air it may have drawn in dirt that contaminated a sensor causing the light. Or it could be something entirely different like a bad gas cap, or a broken wire. The code(s) at least give you some idea of where to look. But do not fall into the trap that the code actually points to a bad part, it is only what the computer interprets as a problem.

Get a free scan done at Autozone and let me know the EXACT trouble code for the SES light indicating.

Here is an explanation of the trouble code.

DTC P2101 ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
Electric throttle control actuator consists of throttle control motor, throttle position sensor, etc.

The throttle control motor is operated by the ECM and it opens and closes the throttle valve.

The current opening angle of the throttle valve is detected by the throttle position sensor and it provides feedback to the ECM to control the throttle control motor to make the throttle valve opening angle properly in response to driving condition.

ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS LOGIC
This self-diagnosis has the one trip detection logic.

CONDITION

Electric throttle control function does not operate performance

POSSIBLE CAUSE

†Harness or connectors (Throttle control motor circuit is open or shorted)
†Electric throttle control actuator

FAIL-SAFE MODE
When the malfunction is detected, ECM enters fail-safe mode and the MIL lights up.

Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.

The code is not for the air control valve. Normally such problem should be minor and it could be some loose wiring or a bad throttle control motor and some tweaking or replacement of the parts concerned should get the car going in good order.

However it is a safety concern as you do not know when the car is going to loose power abruptly so it should be resolved as soon as possible.

Check engine light can be ANYTHING. Take it to Autozone, they will do it for free. Post the code NUMBERS and we'll help diagnose.

I think the main issue is the mechanic doesnt want to stand behind his work. Driving it for a while isnt going to fix anything. If you go to autozone and get the computer scanned(they do it for free) give us the code numbers and we can go from there

That diagnosis I can tell came from the guy from autozone. Have we tried having the previous mechanic look at it again? No communication is probably from a blown fuse. Give the guy another shot and get back to us