Be careful cleaning your throttle body! - Check Engine Light

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  • Опубліковано 4 лют 2016
  • I cleaned the throttle body for my 2010 Chevy Equinox and caused more issues than I bargained for. After putting it back on, my check engine light turned on with code P0223, which is triggered when the voltage output from the Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch to the PCM is too high.
    I also got messages "Service Stabilitrak" and "Reduced Engine Power", and it wouldn't accelerate past 25mph, so it was practically undriveable.
    For the 2010 model year the TPS sensor isn't serviceable so I had to put on a whole new throttle body assembly.
    Personally, I recommend leaving the throttle body attached to the car when cleaning it. This won't give you a deep clean, but it might prevent the possibility of needing a new assembly. Apparently on newer models you CAN replace the TPS, but if you have a 2010/2011 GM you might not be able to.
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  • @jimlively6884
    @jimlively6884 3 роки тому +158

    In all reality. After being a mechanic for 32 yrs. I have never taken one of these off to clean it. Do it on the vehicle. DO NOT OPEN IT WITH YOUR HAND. Turn the key on have someone push the pedal to the floor and hold it while you clean it. When you open it manually it throws it out of calibration. I am A.S.E. Certified mechanic for 32 yrs .

    • @galtha58-trannybear14
      @galtha58-trannybear14 3 роки тому +5

      Could that issue be resolved if one cleared the codes after done with the job? Let the ECM start back from scratch and recalibrate itself? I also wonder if I were to unplug the TPS before cleaning it if that would avoid creating the issue in the first place? Guessing that spraying cleaner on a rag and using the rag to clean the throttle body would be safer than spraying the cleaner into the body where it might seep into the TPS or get into the engine and cause a problem. What do you think?

    • @jimlively6884
      @jimlively6884 3 роки тому +5

      @@galtha58-trannybear14 not exactly. Once the computer knows a problem it picks the code back up once you turn the key on. When the throttle body has been out of calibration it's out for good. Even unhooking the battery doesn't help. It's still gonna be there. Only replacing it is the cure. Some times the dealer say they can recalibrate it but don't think they do.

    • @douglasbollinger3626
      @douglasbollinger3626 3 роки тому +1

      Jim, how do you open the flap on a PUSH-BUTTON start 2016 Hyundai Elantra with the 1.8L 4 cylinder engine? I went to accessory mode and had someone press the gas pedal and it won't open. I couldn't get it to open unless the engine was running.

    • @jimlively6884
      @jimlively6884 3 роки тому +2

      @@douglasbollinger3626 try holding the accelerater down then push the button. Just don't let it start. If that doesn't work. Then it's programed to only come open when running. If that's the case just start it have some one inside opening it just a little off idle then spray in short small burst. May have to clear codes if any set.

    • @douglasbollinger3626
      @douglasbollinger3626 3 роки тому +1

      @@jimlively6884 I will try that, thank you. I appreciate the help and reply!

  • @kathys9999
    @kathys9999 6 років тому +47

    very kind of you to warn people!

  • @murphykurphy2620
    @murphykurphy2620 5 років тому +14

    Thanks. It's seemingly never as simple as one would think. I've been watching vids on cleaning TBs and it seemed like there had to be something to be careful of. Greatly appreciate the info.

  • @alancuriel123456
    @alancuriel123456 7 років тому +169

    I love my cable operated throttle body. No headaches!

    • @ketale3365
      @ketale3365 6 років тому +4

      if you are going to take of your throttle position sensor, you HAVE TO disconnect the battery! either way you have an electric throttle or cable...

    • @thurm101
      @thurm101 6 років тому +4

      You can do that with a NON ELECTRONIC throttle body.

    • @pecschailert3428
      @pecschailert3428 6 років тому

      Alan V yeah

    • @Chickenassable
      @Chickenassable 5 років тому +1

      I'll take a Bosch E-TB over a cable throttle any time any day.
      I dont drive or use American cars. Had every major make. They are trash.

    • @davesendit1348
      @davesendit1348 5 років тому

      86 f150, cables, no problem👍🏼. I’ve cleaned in and put it back together a boom it’s fine

  • @AndysAccessories
    @AndysAccessories Рік тому +3

    Thank you thank you!! I only work in my car out of financial necessity. I’d much rather take it to a mechanic. So I do research on line watch videos then get to work. Nobody except you warned me of this. Thank you again. If this was a year ago I cannot imagine the cost today with parts being so costly right now.

  • @markricherzhagen4026
    @markricherzhagen4026 5 років тому +29

    After viewing the video and reading a ton of comments(thank you all!), I can say the following worked fine for me: After removing the TB, I sprayed paper toweling with cleaner and carefully wiped the majority of gunk off. There was a LOT. I got up against the throttle plate but did not move it. I then used a small screwdriver to get the sprayed paper towel right to the edge of the throttle plate. No need to use a lot of pressure - just go over it multiple times and change paper towel when it gets dirty. I did spray a bit of the cleaner right onto the throttle body at each end of the throttle plate pivot. A LITTLE BIT, not soaked. Also keep the electrical side UP so the cleaner doesn't run into it. Finally, after holding it up to the light I could see a few little bits of dirt between the throttle plate and the wall of the TB. I got some regular paper (needs to be stiffer than paper towel), and ripped off a piece (the ripped side was thinner than the regular paper width) and carefully slipped it in the gap, then moved it around taking out those little bits of dirt in the gap. With all your warnings and advice this went very easy - I do believe the gentle and easy approach that takes a little more time will save you a lot of headaches.

  • @HomeImProveMentHow
    @HomeImProveMentHow 6 років тому +3

    ... thanks for the heads up!
    That's good information.
    I've just joined your community looking forward to your future videos
    Keep up the good work looking forward to hearing from you Ken.

  • @coolbema
    @coolbema 5 років тому +10

    always remove the negative terminal from battery and then dismanttle the throttle body. I did many times on my cars even BMW E60 2009 removed whole throttle body cleaned with Wurth throttle cleaner using soft brush to remove debris from edges and links connected back and no problems later on. Just make sure not to push metal plate with fingers instead use soft brush and cotton cloth.

  • @mattjones78
    @mattjones78 3 роки тому +28

    Simple, don’t push or play around with the butterfly valve (round plate inside) too much as it can knock it off a tooth or two on the gearing inside the black cover, which on that one you CAN remove and reset it as it’s held on with four clips. The sealed units you cannot open.
    So when cleaning the throttle body just don’t move the valve plate too much.

    • @joepuszakowski9052
      @joepuszakowski9052 Рік тому

      I removed the clips I could not lift tps more than a millimeter or two

  • @richrd0001
    @richrd0001 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for taking the time to publish this info.

  • @MIKEMARBLES
    @MIKEMARBLES 5 років тому +7

    SMFH! Thank you...At least you taught us through the error of our mistakes.. I'm now dealing with an high idle issue

    • @leejones3155
      @leejones3155 3 роки тому

      How do we fix this issue? Any ideas?

  • @WorldWithoutBorder
    @WorldWithoutBorder 6 років тому +49

    May be the sensor needs to relearn after cleaning it. This was what I did on my GMC Acadia. Turn on the key without engine start, wait after 60 seconds. I normally look at the seat belt light blinking 60 times then it stops, turn off the key. Turn it back on without engine start again, then off.

  • @treytrey4411
    @treytrey4411 5 років тому +7

    Thanks good looking out I never thought of that. Thanks for sharing.

  • @DVX755
    @DVX755 6 років тому +2

    I had the same problem, threw a code soon as it was hooked back up. I didnt take the battery cable off, so I did this overnight and re-seated the throttle body moving plate a bit. The code went away the next morning and no problems so far.

  • @tony531531
    @tony531531 7 років тому

    Thank you for the warning, nice job cleaning...

  • @steveneric2298
    @steveneric2298 2 роки тому

    I found this out the hard way on my 07 Buick lacrosse. Thanks for the video!

  • @chris-rfs
    @chris-rfs 4 роки тому +2

    Good info,needless to say i do clean the throttle body but while it is still in the engine.
    The other thing to remember is to make sure the ignition is off or better still,disconnect the battery.
    Make sure also that the throttle body is dry before reconnecting etc.
    And yes,the old throttle bodies were better and you could repair them.I think maybe car makers went to far with an electronically controlled throttle plate,totally unnecessary.

  • @-_Michael
    @-_Michael 4 роки тому +2

    You could also use the electric motor cleaner, it wont mess with the sensors and costs roughly the same as the throttle body cleaner. It cleaned the same and I didnt have a problem after I finished cleaning it and reinstalling it back on my 07 Ram.

  • @rabbitLifelove
    @rabbitLifelove 4 роки тому +27

    It is serviceable all you have to do is open the 4 clips and reset the TPS back to zero to match the position of the throttle

    • @Eric0778
      @Eric0778 4 роки тому +1

      So there's 4 clips on the TPS?

    • @krishnapaudel7423
      @krishnapaudel7423 4 роки тому +4

      How to reset the TPS back to zero to match the position of the throttle???

  • @dalemettee1147
    @dalemettee1147 2 роки тому +9

    When opening the butterfly valve open and closed, you must be careful not to open it too fast. Handling this unit should be with caution and moved gently. Too much cleaner can get where it shouldn't go.

  • @josephtarlue6871
    @josephtarlue6871 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much buddy that was very thoughtful of you!!!

  • @3adel2222
    @3adel2222 5 років тому +3

    Thank you I was about to take it off my car but now I will just clean it in its place.

  • @tossup3520
    @tossup3520 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the heads up!

  • @skye2211
    @skye2211 3 роки тому +3

    To anyone with a 2007-2008 Toyota Yaris, if you just cleaned your throttle body and your check engine light comes on, just turn your key to the on position but don’t crank the engine. Leave it there for 30 seconds and then take the key back out and then crank your car. It resets it

  • @hnguye22
    @hnguye22 7 років тому +21

    There is repair kit. Just pop out four clips on the side. Make sure the sensor is at 9 o'clock position. Adjust with a flat head screw drive. Install the replacement. DO NOT DISTURB the plastic gear. Handle with care. Install the unit. Hope this help.

  • @MrFatalfurry
    @MrFatalfurry 4 роки тому +15

    just disconnect the battery terminals before removing the part you wont have to reset the check engine light

  • @soniarican6275
    @soniarican6275 2 роки тому +1

    I made that mistake and had to Buy a new one 😭🤦🏽‍♀️ clearing the code just temporarily fixes the issue I suggest having a mechanic put on the new one so they can program it , unless you have a scanner that resets the TPS don’t replace it yourself ! Lesson Learned 😂👍🏽

  • @yichuanniu1851
    @yichuanniu1851 8 років тому +1

    Thank you for the warning.

  • @straightto8
    @straightto8 4 роки тому +2

    I just took mine off my Dodge Charger and cleaned it, knew not to get any cleaner in or in the ECM, used a tooth brush, clean rag to clean it, new gasket, no issues. Had a heater hose start leaking two days after the fact, now I got a check engine light from it overheating a bit this morning, argh!! Not one thing it’s another.

  • @montydaniels1054
    @montydaniels1054 6 років тому +4

    Wow, good advise. I can remember spraying some sort of cleaner into the air intake, which caused the engine to throttle up so high, the engine threw a rod. That was back when it only cost a grand to have the engine rebuilt & installed. So I'm really careful when I buy stuff that's supposed to be sprayed into the intake....

  • @edgarmozqueda
    @edgarmozqueda 7 років тому

    Thanks for the info, is a really handy advice to save a few hundreds...

  • @johnhoy7756
    @johnhoy7756 5 років тому +9

    Thanks for the warning. I made the same mistake sadly -- always pays to do research first

    • @nfdayap
      @nfdayap 4 роки тому

      John Hoy hey there, what happened to your car when u made this misktake? like did the car jerks while driving? does it idle roughly?

    • @johnhoy7756
      @johnhoy7756 4 роки тому

      @@nfdayap The car wouldnt idle correctly. When the body is off the car do not touch the butterfly as it upsets the sensor

    • @jakejones5736
      @jakejones5736 3 роки тому

      @@johnhoy7756 How, exactly, does it upset it? The sensor does nothing more than sense the position of the throttle plate.

    • @johnhoy7756
      @johnhoy7756 3 роки тому +1

      @@jakejones5736 not sure mate. It wasnt the same after I messed with it. Have a look at the video -- might explain things clearer

  • @octavio152
    @octavio152 6 років тому +12

    1. Key on, engine off.
    2. Depress accelerator pedal
    3. Verify throttle is open
    4. Disconnect tps
    5. Unbolt and clean your throttle body, will work on most drive by wire throttle body but it's best to look at the actual procedure because most cars have their own way.

  • @Grandy1992
    @Grandy1992 6 років тому

    Thank you for warning us

  • @fuevang1185
    @fuevang1185 5 років тому +1

    Thank you so much! This is useful. Made the same mistake

  • @jimmyoalfaro
    @jimmyoalfaro 6 років тому +1

    Thanks for the tip!

  • @teddyvillaflor4036
    @teddyvillaflor4036 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the warning much appreciated.

  • @SilverBullet93GT
    @SilverBullet93GT 2 роки тому +3

    just a suggestion :
    after gently cleaning the tb with the battery disconnected, dry it off completely, then remove battery leads and safely connect them together to drain pcm completely
    - reinstall everything
    - start car and idle for 15 min so it relearns base idle
    - turn engine off, then start again for 5 min
    - go for a non excessive drive, to relearn shift points
    edit: use correct tb cleaner, maybe plastic tb cleaner is best suited, or electronic components cleaner

  • @DonziGT230
    @DonziGT230 6 років тому +51

    Removing the throttle body won't cause codes. After cleaning a really gunked up TB you change the amount of air it can flow at idle position and can cause the computer to think something's wrong. Disconnecting the battery clears the computer's memory and forces the computer to relearn the idle and can cure any symptoms. Also note that some GM cars have specific 'idle re-learn' steps you have to take.
    It's possible to get some cleaner into the sensor area of the TB and cause problems. As for it not being serviceable, false. There's even a kit where you replace just the sensor portion of the TB for about $30 which would have probably fixed Dan's car.

    • @aacuna4420
      @aacuna4420 5 років тому +1

      I did the same. Didn’t go past 25 mph. Looked up the re-learn and it worked. There’s a quick idle re learn. Closed and open relearn

    • @girlmastergeneral
      @girlmastergeneral 5 років тому +1

      Came here to say this very thing. I just bought one and put it in!

    • @Sachinsk03
      @Sachinsk03 5 років тому +1

      Best Comment. I have experienced this.

    • @Sachinsk03
      @Sachinsk03 5 років тому +2

      Sir Please Help.
      I have Chevrolet Aveo UV-A. Last time I did a cleaning with a good quality spray. Now my car's engine Ideling is uneven. Sometime engine stalls at trafic signal while accelerating. I fear the cleaning had damaged the electronic TB, Trottle position Sensors. And as per my knowledge TB is very costly. Does calibrating TB require after cleaning? Please help. I love my car very much. Regards.

    • @louf7178
      @louf7178 4 роки тому

      I believe they're in a constant recslibrating process. It makes sense since it can continually get out if synchronization.

  • @ronfreeman2012
    @ronfreeman2012 6 років тому +1

    Some have plastic gears if you open that butterfly it can strip,break or throw off that throttle body. Have to be careful and if your lucky it will relearn its place. I learned this the expensive hard way

  • @GymChess
    @GymChess 2 роки тому +2

    Just clean it without removing it. I did so this afternoon on my car. All I did was pull off the hose and sprayed a lot of electronic cleaner on the plate. Actually, it's placed in such a way on my car model that you'll have to do it blindly. That's why I used a third of the spray can. It dried out almost instantly which is why electronic cleaner is a good choice in my opinion. I did actually notice a difference. The car became more responsive. It probably wasn't particularly dirty in the first place. After 100+ thousand miles it doesn't hurt to clean it anyway.

    • @wilsonrawlin8547
      @wilsonrawlin8547 2 роки тому +1

      You can remove and clean your TB/ETM. Just disconnect the battery before you remove it. Un plug the TB before removing it from the intake. Use TB cleaner and don't dunk it in a parts cleaner tank and you will be fine.
      I've taken them apart to even clean the solenoid and contact surfaces on the electronic control components. Do not use TB cleaner on the electronics, PCBs, etc.

  • @gabblem.777
    @gabblem.777 4 роки тому +1

    It is very simple when doing DIY maintenance. Disconnect your negtive battery terminal first, so you can't hurt any kind of electronic in your car. When the terminals are installed there's an electricity flowing in your system and there's a posibility that you can destroy some electronic parts.

  • @TrillJay15
    @TrillJay15 3 роки тому

    Appreciate you're video having this issue right now 😐

  • @Kingdingaling75
    @Kingdingaling75 2 роки тому +23

    Step 1: disconnect battery.
    Step 2: turn on headlights to eliminate residual electricity.
    Step 3: clean throttle butterfly valve without removing it from engine.
    Step 4: connect battery.
    Step 5: start engine.
    No reprogramming required.

  • @HomeImProveMentHow
    @HomeImProveMentHow 6 років тому

    ... and a big blue thumbs up for you bro!

  • @Sonee777
    @Sonee777 Рік тому

    Thanks for the tip I’m waiting on mine in the mail.

  • @rburton34
    @rburton34 6 років тому +34

    Since is electric and not cable, you should not open and close the plate by hand when cleaning. You can open/close it if controlled by cable only.

    • @mikelarry8704
      @mikelarry8704 4 роки тому

      So what happens if you do?

    • @johnbrasher1495
      @johnbrasher1495 4 роки тому +2

      @@mikelarry8704 Same thing that happened in this video! To open the TB flap for cleaning on an electrically-controlled TB, have someone depress the accelerator pedal (WITHOUT ;engine running) or wedge the pedal down. This will open the TB flap and you can then clean the opening, the flap and behind the flap, wiping away crud with a clean soft cloth. Use TB cleaner only. Then let dry for about a minute.
      NEVER force the flap open on an electrically-controlled TB. If you do, you'll need a new TB like this guy did, or at least a new TPS. He obviously doesn't even know what he did wrong or should've done right.
      Also, the guy in the vid probably did not need to replace the TPS, just the TB. He could've undone the 4 clips holding the TPS on and moved it to the new TB.

    • @plantmanstudios
      @plantmanstudios 3 роки тому +1

      @@johnbrasher1495 thanks and you should make a video about that!! This is what happens when you watch a video on car repair on UA-cam they always leave out HUGE MASSIVE CRITICAL details that can ruin your parts or car. One day I'm going to make car repair videos and I'm going to do a professional job about it. I know you know. Car repair is an exact science. One thing done wrong causes the car to fail.

  • @RG-wy1ol
    @RG-wy1ol 4 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @yichuanniu1851
    @yichuanniu1851 8 років тому

    It was really helpful.

  • @thurm101
    @thurm101 6 років тому +3

    Never stick your fingers to clean a ELECTRONIC throttle body. Get a person or a brick to hold the butterfly open so that you can clean the walls of the throttle body. Do not turn the car on. Just turn the key to allow the accessory on. Then put a brick or go grab your kid to press the gas pedal. The kid would love it.

  • @craigbarrett2278
    @craigbarrett2278 5 років тому +1

    So I got caught out on my Australian 6.0l GM powered ute. Engine code, throttle alignment.... had it read by a proper technician, said it's dirty.....cool, I can clean that! Yes and no.....unplug it from the car before you touch anything! With the key off the whole car is still active...as soon as I moved the butterfly it fed power back to the ECU and fried.....high idle, only repair......new ECU. I had to get my map transferred from the damaged one. I opened my throttle body and there was nothing to damage by moving it manually as long as it's not connected to the car......lesson learned!

    • @mochenmat
      @mochenmat 5 років тому +1

      i ALWAYs unplug the negative terminal from the battery if i know im going to unplug anything in the engine bay to prevent this...also wait 30min for safe measure. Sorry you had to learn that lesson that way :(

  • @inverseuniverse5727
    @inverseuniverse5727 6 років тому +4

    You did not damage it . You just helped it along
    .. unplug it before moving it manually .

  • @brionburkett2754
    @brionburkett2754 3 роки тому +13

    Unplug your battery before you remove anything attached to a sensor (seats, throttle body, headlights, etc). And dont plug your battery back in until that thing is reinstalled.
    Otherwise youll get a code for a malfunction. And depending on your make/model, if that code has to do with safety, you will have a hard time clearing it.
    Just unplug the battery every time you are replacing anything with a sensor.
    Will save you a whole lot of resources.

  • @domingocavazos
    @domingocavazos 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the warning. 🙂👍

  • @BigBlock632
    @BigBlock632 6 років тому +6

    The only thing that happened is when you manually opened the butterfly you through the computer off.

  • @lazmotron
    @lazmotron Рік тому

    Great video

  • @XwpisONOMA
    @XwpisONOMA 6 років тому +1

    I have suzuki sx4 that is with electronic throttle. It was very dirty but only behind the butterfly. I had no clue about the proper procedure, I slowly opened the butterfly with one hand use a chinese chopstick to hold it open, I sprayed almost half a CRC can (the small size) of cleaner and wiped it with a soft paper towel. Car had problem starting but it did start and seemed to be running fine. Took it for a ride less than 1/4 mile later once I stepped more on the gas the car hesitated and the engine light came on. It did not stall just behaved like it was running out of gas. Drove back to my house let it sit for a while while checking codes. It did have a misfire in cylinders 1, 2 and 4. I cleared the codes and restarted, it was running rough for a few minutes and engine light was coming on and off but once I revved it up it started to smooth out and eventually, it was idling fine with no engine light on. I took it for a ride, drove it hard it accelerated fine, no hesitation, drove around for 20 minutes no engine light and no problems what so ever. I hope what ever it was it was momentary or the car self repaired itself. Time will tell. Any comments, welcome, except for the usual stuff, e.g. it was stupid to do that without doing homework first. Cheers all!

    • @iosifroussos7617
      @iosifroussos7617 6 років тому

      hello I am from Greece. I also have a suzuki , I experienced a rough idle and I opened the throttle body for cleaning. It was really very dirty , especially after the butterfly , I used carburater cleaner and a rug just like you , but I used much and guess what....It affected the electronics in the idle air control ( iac)valve , so when I mounted it back the situation worsened and while in idle the rpm was going up and down by itself. I couldn't find just the iac valve , so I had to replace the whole throttle body, I bought a used one ( 80ευρω). Since I mounted it everything was ok. Lesson to be learned : We should be carefull with the cleaners use just little of it and with caution.!!! Έχεις διαγνωστικό φίλε?

  • @niacal4nia
    @niacal4nia 6 років тому

    On newer VWs you need a VAG scanner to reset the throttle position sensor or car won't start after either a battery disconnect or throttle body removal.

  • @curlymyhero
    @curlymyhero 7 років тому

    Holy fuq!!!! Thx 4 sharing this Dan the Car Man!

  • @davecpgh
    @davecpgh 2 роки тому

    Just got done cleaning mine. Not back on my truck yet. Doing it tomorrow. Or possibly taking off more parts to clean. Hoping didn't mess up mine.

  • @unclebishoppeskitchen5838
    @unclebishoppeskitchen5838 5 років тому +4

    When cleaning the throttle body you shouldn't move the butterfly flap. It will set your throttle position sensor to make the ECM think it's running at a higher RPM and you'll throw several codes. That's what your problem was caused from. It could have been fixed by reprogramming the system by relearning the sensor. But that would have been more money than buying the new throttle body. LoL

  • @jakro1972
    @jakro1972 6 років тому

    thanks for the tip

  • @jiml20
    @jiml20 3 роки тому

    I cleaned my throttle body while on vehicle best I could with spray and moved the flapper open and closed many times and reassembled. No issues whatsoever . I guess I was lucky. Originally the idle is low on my 2008 Avalanche around 550-600 when warm but no other issues I just don't want oil pressure to low or it may seize. I wish I could raise it up to around 650 RPM. cleaning it made no change except the gratification of knowing it has been cleaned

  • @redperez2853
    @redperez2853 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks I juat had to get a new one 😂😂 wish I would’ve known now my water pump is leaking

  • @grc787
    @grc787 5 років тому +1

    From what little I've gathered about this process of cleaning electronic throttle, when cleaning, always keep electronics connector side up to prevent getting solution on the electronics. Secondly, from some research I've done for electronic throttle, never spray directly on the component. Always spray on a shop towel and work in. And finally, only use nylon bristles is using them and never steel. Once you are done cleaning, let the electronic throttle enough time to adequately dry in the event any solution seeped through to prevent shorts. This process should be done with the negative battery terminals disconnected to clear trim values if not preset like in Toyotas. Upon reconnecting everything and the negative battery terminals, an idle relearn procedure need be performed

    • @teravolt6113
      @teravolt6113 5 років тому

      I highly doubt you can get an apolar solvent to actually short out something. And keep in mind that PCV is ducted to behind the throttle plate, so it's always dipped in an oil mist while the engine is running.

  • @ggua92722
    @ggua92722 5 років тому

    Same happened to me. I was lucky the first time when I cleaned it but the second time about 18 months later I was not lucky and like you ended up buying a new one (used) so yes be careful.

    • @nfdayap
      @nfdayap 4 роки тому

      ggua92722 John Hoy hey there, what happened to your car when u made this misktake? like did the car jerks while driving? does it idle roughly?

    • @ggua92722
      @ggua92722 4 роки тому

      Noel Dayap, yes that’s exactly what the car was doing.

  • @marlonlanderos1863
    @marlonlanderos1863 6 років тому +1

    I also pushed the butterfly manually (battery disconnected). Do I have to replace the sensor or the whole throttle body?

  • @furryrupert3739
    @furryrupert3739 3 роки тому +1

    I believe the throttle body cleaner seeped into the electronic part of the component and screwed things up. Which is why it is better to leave the throttle body on the engine and use a clean cloth soaked with the cleaner to clean it. It would also be safer to disconnect the battery when doing so. And after the throttle body has been cleaned , to wait for a while maybe an hour to let all the cleaner dry up before fixing back the battery.

  • @sekcyseraph2001
    @sekcyseraph2001 2 роки тому +1

    That’s interesting. I’ve cleaned so many GM TBI’s (‘88-‘95, i think) and they take cleaner like a champ. You just have to make sure your TPS and IAC is in good condition, as well as making sure you disconnect the battery for at least thirty mins to reset the ECM.

    • @JakeSmith-ux1xk
      @JakeSmith-ux1xk 2 роки тому

      Thanks

    • @Nytellem
      @Nytellem 2 роки тому

      I never took the battery out should I redue the process again with the Battery out? or should I just simply remove the battery for 30 mins while everything is in there.

    • @travelinman482
      @travelinman482 2 роки тому

      @@Nytellem
      No, you only need to disconnect the negative terminal to the battery. Make sure it’s not touching any metal framing of the car. Wrap it in a small clothe or towel if need be.

  • @jwodehouse7087
    @jwodehouse7087 4 роки тому

    What about cleaning the actuator motor under that black cover? I’m my personal experience with my SAAB 9-3, as that motor gets a touch dirty or old lube gums up the gears that move the butterfly, the codes begin to pop. Cleaning the intake and butterfly is the first half the job. Good video in that respect.

  • @Bunongboyz815
    @Bunongboyz815 5 років тому

    Do we need to unplugg the battery to do it?
    And after you take it off and cleaning it
    put them all back together do you still have to reprogram it or just leave it the way it is?

  • @DragonL33t
    @DragonL33t 7 років тому +10

    I did a little research and sources say that they just need to be relearned because the sensor in there makes adjustments to the butterfly based on the situation (example being the carbon build up) to keep the car running close to spec. If yours went out it must have just been rotten luck which really sucks. I have been considering cleaning mine but it still scares me a great bit.

  • @andrewsrenson1212
    @andrewsrenson1212 7 років тому +1

    i did the same thing, thinking why do anything half way when i can do it properly...
    kinda sucks, when you start out with good intentions and it goes pear shaped
    lesson learned

  • @lukegipson4684
    @lukegipson4684 4 роки тому

    Wish I had found this yesterday. Cleaned the TB on my trailblazer trying to correct my car going into “limp mode.” Didn’t correct the issue and now the cruise control light is on. I guess I was too careless with the fluid, not knowing this. Car is stuck in my driveway and I don’t own a scanner. Smh... looks like a few purchases are in order.

  • @amartinez2071
    @amartinez2071 3 роки тому +2

    There is a video were a guy tells you to try not to move the butterfly and to keep the motor side up when you are spraying it.

    • @furryrupert3739
      @furryrupert3739 3 роки тому

      Correct. Otherwise the throttle body cleaner will seep into the electronics assembly and cause all sorts of shorting there.

  • @angeliquejones4963
    @angeliquejones4963 7 років тому +1

    actually they due sell the TPS by itself and this video was very helpful and it just happened to me yesterday! Thanks

  • @ipaporod
    @ipaporod 5 років тому

    A have a cable operated throttle body on both my cars, never had any issues when I cleaned them.Work like a charm!.

  • @ronaldsosa951
    @ronaldsosa951 5 років тому +11

    If you take it out to just clean it
    Dont touch the plate inside dont muve it.
    Just spray it araund but dont muve it

  • @NewtonCazzaro
    @NewtonCazzaro 6 років тому +1

    Just had this problem with my Nissan Juke. Took the dealer freaking 1 month to figure it out.

  • @PupShorts-ep1vj
    @PupShorts-ep1vj 6 років тому +4

    The can of CRC directions specifically state to manually move the butterfly....

    • @johnbrasher1495
      @johnbrasher1495 4 роки тому +1

      But NOT on a TB with an electrically-controlled butterfly. See my repsonse to @Mike Perez above.

  • @rogerr7856
    @rogerr7856 2 роки тому

    Seafoam spray cleaned it right up, along with everything behind it. No issues. 2011 Tahoe.

  • @brianmiller5598
    @brianmiller5598 5 років тому

    Thanks! Other videos made it seem so simple. Was going to try this as a routine do it yourself maintenance job, but now I think I'll pass. Especially since the cars have no issues right now.

    • @brionburkett2754
      @brionburkett2754 3 роки тому +2

      The problem is actually simple. He didnt disconnect his battery before removal.

    • @brianmiller5598
      @brianmiller5598 3 роки тому

      @@brionburkett2754 Ok

    • @Nytellem
      @Nytellem 2 роки тому

      @@brionburkett2754 How do you fix this then do you disconnect it and do the process over? or since the throttle is already clean jus disconnect the battery for 30 mins and try that?
      I read other places and fourms you dont have to do so because the car will relearn itself over time.

  • @pontiacaztek2
    @pontiacaztek2 5 років тому

    Quick question.....what engine is your Equinox? I have a 2010 Equinox with the 3.0 liter engine. Is the procedure the same as the 2.4?

  • @adrianthebest3310
    @adrianthebest3310 4 роки тому +3

    Just disconnect your battery if you have issues it just needs to relearn it by driving it around

  • @CarlosGonzalez-ch6xw
    @CarlosGonzalez-ch6xw 7 років тому +8

    did you disconnect the battery before you disconnect and connected the throttle body?

    • @brionburkett2754
      @brionburkett2754 3 роки тому

      Exactly. Always disconnect the battery if replacing anything connected to a sensor

  • @davegergick8659
    @davegergick8659 6 років тому

    I have a 09 Aura and KNOW 2 things: if you move the plate much, it will screw up the idle. I cleaned mine about 3 years ago and it wouldn't idle right for about a week! It slowly fixed itself and has run fine since...... #2 - the ones that have a half-round plastic top like in this video cannot be rebuilt. mine started acting up today (P2135, reduced power mode) and tried to take the top off and it's NOT like the others in all the videos. This one will not come off (gm part 217-3428). I gotta buy the whole thing.

  • @julianwells4055
    @julianwells4055 6 років тому +2

    Okay. Now that I pushed my throttle plate open by hand what do I do?

  • @zekegarza8906
    @zekegarza8906 6 років тому

    Thank you.

  • @userfriendly4264
    @userfriendly4264 7 років тому

    I own a 2007 gmc yukon denali xl. Cleaned the throttle body and relearned it. Still when im coming to a stop its harder to stop. As if throttle is still open after I've removed my foot from the pedal. Does that mean i have to replace the whole thing now? No codes no check engine light yet. But i do notice a big difference not a good one

  • @samking4582
    @samking4582 5 місяців тому

    Thank you very much

  • @arodriguez9636
    @arodriguez9636 4 роки тому +3

    IT depends on the kind of vehicle, mine is Toyota i had done it couples of times, NO PROBLEMS AT ALL

    • @bigtreesfall
      @bigtreesfall 4 роки тому +1

      True. I clean my TB on my Volvo and gti and had no issues afterwards. I did disconnect the battery and for both, once reinstalled, I switched the key to the on position for about 3 mins then started them and no issues.

  • @stephanie8327
    @stephanie8327 2 роки тому

    So many videos made it sound so simple and I did the same thing. High rpms, won’t recalibrate on it own (tried everything), CE light on. 😩 I’m so passed

  • @rogersmith8614
    @rogersmith8614 3 роки тому +2

    You can replace just the sensor and reprogram it. Those silver clips pop off.

  • @thehandymanchannel5357
    @thehandymanchannel5357 5 років тому +2

    Thank you so much for helping me clean my throttle body. I’m not a mechanic but I am a carpenter.

  • @AdrianJayeOnline
    @AdrianJayeOnline 3 роки тому

    on the BMW's, you can do a relearn for the TPS, but you need to correct software to do it, good learning curve, sometimes it's better to leave well alone, a little bit of carbon, wont really mess up your car.. :) great vid though

    • @AdrianJayeOnline
      @AdrianJayeOnline 3 роки тому

      ps plenty of info on the forums on the best way to clean your particular TB and the problems you could have !

  • @thehegt
    @thehegt 4 роки тому +1

    Same to me I cleaned it and now the plate open a bit when I start up the car the rpm kinda high

  • @awakeandalive4248
    @awakeandalive4248 3 роки тому +3

    The key is to disconnect the battery first and be very careful if you spray directly on to the throttle body make sure the side with the electrical part is pointing up so no fluid gets into the electrical part and better yet get a lint free towel the blue shop towel is perfect for it spray on the towel and wipe the throttle body, I just clean mine a week ago and it worked perfectly, so just simply disconnect battery first and avoid spraying into the side of the throttle body by the electrical part. The people that have issues after they clean it is because they didn't disconnect the battery and that will cause idle issues and spraying fluid into the electrical part of the throttle body will destroy the electrical part and the throttle body but no need to be afraid to clean it just use common sense and be careful.

  • @JakeSmith-ux1xk
    @JakeSmith-ux1xk 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you sir for the intormation

  • @mrhamburger6936
    @mrhamburger6936 3 роки тому +6

    When I hear the word basically basically basically basically tells me somebody doesn't know what the hell they're doing

    • @ezescousin14213
      @ezescousin14213 3 роки тому

      Actually actually actually actually your right! 😅

  • @evelynlopez669
    @evelynlopez669 6 років тому +15

    IF U HAVE A THROTTLE BODY SENSOR DO NOT OPEN BUTERFLY WHEN CLEANING SPRAY BACK N FRONT AND HAND CLEAN BEST U CAN. IF U OPEN BUTTERFLY U WILL RIUN THROTTLE BODY POISITION SENSOR

    • @thehegt
      @thehegt 4 роки тому

      I did on my Veracruz, now it open a bit not dead but high rpm in the morning but when it warm up it dropped down ok , but the plate is stuck open 20%

    • @jameswilson9966
      @jameswilson9966 3 роки тому

      I'm just going to buy a new throttle body but do you recommend I buy a new senor aswell??

    • @franciscoayon9470
      @franciscoayon9470 3 роки тому +1

      @@jameswilson9966 yes

    • @jakejones5736
      @jakejones5736 3 роки тому

      Since the only purpose of a sensor is to sense position, how does manually changing the position of the valve damage the sensor?