Both check engine lights are on with codes p2101 and p1682

2005 SATURN VUE
336,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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RICKYJUANIE
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Hello, my car has two check engine lights both are on one regular and the other one has an arrow.It gives the codes p2101 and p1682.Can you guide me as to what may be the issue and what needs to be done or replaced?Thank you in advance. Ricardo
May 19, 2021 at 12:12 PM
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P2101 stands for Throttle Actuator “A” Control Motor Circuit Range/Performance this is common when the throttle bore needs to be serviced. here is a guide to show you how and a video to help you clear the codes afterwords:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

and

https://youtu.be/ahK_eucFi-k

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
May 20, 2021 at 12:26 PM
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