P1242 HONDA – Malfunction in throttle actuator control motor circuit 2

Possible Causes

1. Dirty throttle body
2. Faulty throttle actuator control motor
3. Throttle actuator control motor harness is open or shorted
4. Poor electrical connection in the throttle actuator control motor circuit

How to Fix Honda P1242 Code?

Start by checking the possible causes listed above:

• Visually inspect the wiring harness and associated connectors.
• Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

Possible Symptoms

• Check Engine Light on (or Service Engine Soon warning light)

Meaning of Honda P1242 Code

The P1242 code refers to a malfunction in the Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit 2. Although the generic description for this code relates to the throttle actuator control motor, each manufacturer may interpret it differently depending on the vehicle model and year.

Currently, there is no additional information available specifically for the Honda OBDII P1242 code.