Throttle body issues?
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As some of you know I've been having issues starting my car. Ive been taking steps to troubleshoot common issues and I'm checking out the throttlebody now.
I was wondering if when I turn the car to the off position if the throttle should cycle fully open and then fully closed. It doesn't open up all the way; only partially.
I removed it and I'm going to clean it. If worst comes to worst I'll get another one. I hear people have badluck with refurbed ones though?
I was wondering if when I turn the car to the off position if the throttle should cycle fully open and then fully closed. It doesn't open up all the way; only partially.
I removed it and I'm going to clean it. If worst comes to worst I'll get another one. I hear people have badluck with refurbed ones though?
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I'm not aware of the diagnostic steps that you have already taken.
Checked fuel pressure?Flow from injectors...Getting any codes?Checked your
crank position sensor?Tried using a spare key(if you have one/valet key)?
I really don't see this as a throttle body problem(could be wrong).
Hard starting means what?
Is your engine stock?
Checked fuel pressure?Flow from injectors...Getting any codes?Checked your
crank position sensor?Tried using a spare key(if you have one/valet key)?
I really don't see this as a throttle body problem(could be wrong).
Hard starting means what?
Is your engine stock?
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^^ Hes got other threads on all that..
all hes asking now is this:
"I was wondering if when I turn the car to the off position if the throttle should cycle fully open and then fully closed. It doesn't open up all the way; only partially.
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all hes asking now is this:
"I was wondering if when I turn the car to the off position if the throttle should cycle fully open and then fully closed. It doesn't open up all the way; only partially.
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But yeah if you guys could let me know about the throttlebody that would be great.
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I'm not aware of the diagnostic steps that you have already taken.
Checked fuel pressure?Flow from injectors...Getting any codes?Checked your
crank position sensor?Tried using a spare key(if you have one/valet key)?
I really don't see this as a throttle body problem(could be wrong).
Hard starting means what?
Is your engine stock?
Checked fuel pressure?Flow from injectors...Getting any codes?Checked your
crank position sensor?Tried using a spare key(if you have one/valet key)?
I really don't see this as a throttle body problem(could be wrong).
Hard starting means what?
Is your engine stock?
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If I try to rev it barely wants to rev up. I started the car and looked at the throttle body. Should it be partially open or closed at idle?
Please help guys. No CELs. I replaced the cam sensors and crank angle sensors about a year ago but have only put on 1500 miles on the car since.
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I'll try cleaning out the maf. I have an AEM wideband and it's idling very rich. If there was water in the ECU connector it probably wouldve corroded already so I hope thats not the case. The car revs up too slow to be in limp mode. No CELs either. The ECU does have a GTM flash though.
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But I'm wondering why would the tune go bad all of a sudden. Especially this bad. Getting a retune once a year I'm sure isn't necessary. It must be a mechanical or electrical problem no?