Questions tagged [throttle-body]
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Differences between drive by wire and drive by cable
What are the main differences, advantages, and disadvantages of using a drive-by-wire versus drive-by-cable system?
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Spark advance massively retarded after cleaning MAF sensor and throttle body
The title of the question is relatively self-explanatory. I just cleaned my MAF sensor and throttle body (electronic); the weather is warm again and I don't think either of them have ever been touched ...
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'03 Grand Prix, p0068, hard start, stall, and eventually no start
It's been very cold lately, so I didn't think much when my car began having a hard time starting. After a few days it would start, but only drove a few feet before stalling, giving a 'reduced engine ...
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Do I need injection, throttle body, and upper intake cleaning?
I have a 2014 Toyota Camry with 52k miles.
The last 2 times I've gone to the dealership for regular oil change and maintenance checkups, they've tried to get me to do an injection, throttle body, and ...
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Is it normal to have a slightly open throttle-plate?
Recently I had experienced a Check Engine on 2012 VolksWagen Passat, and the error code was P0106.
After quick research I found that I can replace the Map Sensor as well as the PCV Valve. Both ...
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Lexus gs300 no throttle response
I have a 2005 Lexus gs300. Today while driving the car, it started to drop rpms while in drive.. as I drove further I was not able to get a response from pressing the gas pedal. The car can roll on it'...
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Tips for freeing throttle bodies stuck to head due to old rubber boots
I am trying to perform a service on my motorcycle. To do this I need to free the throttle bodies so other engine components can move.
The motorcycle is 15 years old. I had expected some difficulty ...
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IDLE Problem issue, and Throttle Body Specifications Honda Civic LX 1998
Where can I find the throttle body specifications for a Honda Civic Lx 1998, I am searching and I get different results? It is producing an issue in accelerating, and tachometer the dial keeps going ...
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2008 Buick Lucerne Accutrack Error code
My mother's 2008 Buick Lucerne has an error message for the Accutrack system. We've taken it to the dealer, and they want 500$ to replace the throttle body to repair. We don't want to throw more money ...
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How much oversize should you target when choosing a throttlebody?
This is in addition to my previous question about throttle bodies. I know it may sound a bit subjective, but I think it has a clear technical aspect, and I have done a considerable amount of homework.
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If I don't have throttle body cleaner, what can I safely use as an alternative?
Pretty much as the title states, I need to clean my throttle body, but I don't have any 'throttle body cleaner'.
Are there any other common solvents I could use instead, that would be both effective ...
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Idle gets stuck at 2000RPM
I have a friend with a 1989 Toyota Camry Wagon and the idle occasionally gets stuck at 2000RPM. In order to get the idle unstuck, we have to press down the gas, kick up the revs and then it will ...
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Throttle Body is not close/open smooth?
i have hesitate RPM . today i check my Throttle Body and i think is not close/open smooth. its feel lag when pressing pedal slowly. or its okay? what you think?
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Can hooking up jumper cables incorrectly cause one to have to replace the throttle body?
Can hooking up jumper cables incorrectly cause one to have to replace the throttlebody?
I own a 2007 Toyota Camry XLe (6-cylinder) and accidentally hooked battery cables up to the wrong post. The ...
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CEL after cleaning throttle body and replacing PCV valve - false negative?
Today I performed the following maintenance on my 2007 Subaru Outback 2.5i wagon:
Replace air filter
Clean throttle body
Replace PCV valve
Replace all PCV pipes
Replace throttle body gasket
The PCV ...
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Engine stalls if giving gas (just for about 20 seconds after startup)
When I start my Peugeot 106, it will idle fine, but if I give gas it will stall. If I give just a bit of gas, after about 20 seconds the engine starts to run properly. I unmounted and cleaned the ...
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Cavitation damage to car throttle body
Really quick yes or no, do I need to replace the throttle body on my Clio? It's exhibiting signs of cavitation damage, but I don't know if it's bad enough to replace or not.
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Sportbike Throttle Body Out of Sync
I recently purchased a 2017 R6. At around ~450 miles I had the 600 mile maintenance done early because I noticed my bike wasn't shifting as smoothly and the engine wasn't running as smoothly (running ...
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ITBs with a charged engine
Are there any benefits of running independent throttle bodies with a super/turbocharged engine, as opposed to running a single throttle body on the same engine?
If so, what are the benefits (and how ...
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p0123 - replaced TPS but still dies while driving
My brother has a '96 Plymouth Voyager. He drove it to my place the other day and on his way home it died within a couple of miles. The check engine light was on so I pulled the codes and am getting a ...
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Are there any throttlebodies known to fit as replacement for SU carbs?
I'm planning to build injection in an engine that originally uses two SU HS6 carbs. At first i planned to use the carbs themself as throttle bodies, but they're rather worn out, and they don't have ...
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Throttle body cleaner on rubber bad?
Was cleaning my throttle body and IACV using throttle body cleaner not brake cleaner and some dripped onto coolant rubber hoses and the IACV gasket.
Would this cause any damage? Make the rubber ...
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Procedure for throttle body and idle air control replacement (ford ranger)
I'll be replacing the throttle body in my 2004 Ford Ranger (engine v6 3.0L vin-U, mileage ~ 130000) as the result of my previous post (see here Is hot desert weather the source of my recurring car ...
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Can hooking up battery cables incorrectly ruin the throttle body in a 2007 Toyota XLE V6 [closed]
Can hooking up jumper cables incorrectly on a 2007 Toyota Camry XLe V6 affect the throttle body? After I did my car would not go over 25 mph. My mechanic put it on the tester for the code and told me ...
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Yamaha R1 intake tract configuration
Interesting Configuration
The Yamaha R1 has a very strange intake design. Notice the intake horns in the image below. They sit above the throttle bodies and are not attached directly to them ...
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Why might you choose to change to using an aftermarket throttle body?
I have heard that some people might want to buy an aftermarket throttle body.
Is the reason for this simply to replace a broken one or are there also other specific advantages (and disadvantages) to ...
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What is the effect of the throttle body on the power curve produced by the engine?
I heard from another member of this community that the throttle body, among other things, has the ability to change the power curve of the engine.
What exactly is a throttle body?
How might the ...
