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Check engine light is on something about the TAC?

Recently replaced spark plugs

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DTC P0638 - Throttle actuator control range/performance
The engine control module (ECM) opens the throttle blades by applying a pulse width modulated voltage to the throttle valve motor. The ECM reverses the polarity on the throttle valve motor control circuits in order to close the throttle blades. The ECM increases the pulse width as necessary to open the throttle blades. The ECM monitors the throttle position (TP) sensors 1 and 2 to determine the actual blade position. If the ECM detects the required pulse width modulation (PWM) to move the throttle blade exceeds a predetermined value, DTC P0638 sets.

According with recalls...
REPAIR ACTION:
* Replace the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
* Perform the ECM software update.

NOTE :Always perform a GDS ECM Update by Automatic Mode first as it performs error checking to ensure the correct data is flashed into the vehicle. Always select the latest available ECM Update event data at time of your update.

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