P1684 fault code: what it means

P1684: Throttle valve return spring performance problem. Throttle limp mode possible; usually the throttle body.

Engine and gearbox (powertrain) · Costly if missed

Usual causes, most likely first

throttle body return spring
carbon build-up

P1684 by make

Honda

Throttle valve return spring performance problem. Throttle limp mode possible; usually the throttle body.

Usual causes: throttle body return spring; carbon build-up

What the repair usually costs

Automatic transmission rebuild, 6-speed and up (sent to specialist)NZ$7,190–NZ$13,080 · A$6,190–A$11,830
DSG / dual-clutch mechatronic unit replacement (new or reman)NZ$4,300–NZ$7,160 · A$3,750–A$6,390
DSG mechatronic repair / rebuild (unit sent to specialist)NZ$2,070–NZ$4,800 · A$1,890–A$4,250
Throttle body clean and idle relearnNZ$90–NZ$190 · A$100–A$200

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Before you clear it

Write the code down or photograph the scanner first. A code that comes straight back after clearing points to a fault that is still there. A car whose codes were cleared just before you arrived may be hiding one: the scanner's readiness monitors show "not ready" for a while after codes are cleared.

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