Iddle and stall

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Mar 24, 2011 | 11:55 AM

dafihummer

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From: Beirut

Iddle and stall

After a couple of stalling incidents, checked all coil packs and found number 1 all rusty and changed it..Seemed to be the problem at the time.
But allas no, it stalled again last week..no shifting in rpm, just stalled when the car came to a halt..
Today, decided to give this issue more time, with my mechanic, took the throttle body off completely and gave it a good clean..It was not very clean..[ I have to say that we cleaned it before but without removal].
But now that it has been cleaned thoroughly, the starting and iddling of the car has dramatically improved..almost V smooth,well almost

Just to add to other TB threads, it pays to remove them and have them
cleaned properly..

Mar 26, 2011 | 12:03 PM

HazMat H3

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Are there any instructions out there on how to remove and clean the TB?

Mar 28, 2011 | 11:55 PM

downway69

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^^^^I would also like to know if there is any advice or instruction on how to remove and clean the throttle body

Mar 29, 2011 | 08:56 AM

Songman

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From: Nashvile

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Originally Posted by jdbaker73

It was pretty simple to clean, just need flat head screwdriver and I think 10mm socket, disconnected battery, removed hoses, then removed box just in front of throttle body, then disconnected hose on throttle body, removed four screws holding throttle body on, laid a towel underneath and went to spraying with cleaner, used rag and hand to remove thin film and some build up especially around plate. It was a little tedious to get to some spots, but definitely worth for a few dollars for a can a throttle body cleaner and another few dollars for a bottle of MAF cleaner. Waiting to see now if it makes in difference in MPG. Definitely stopped the idle dip at stopping and improved overall throttle response.

I haven't done this but this is some instructions from someone who apparently did it that I had bookmarked. Looks pretty straightforward. Just like cleaning a carb. But if anyone had pictures or more detailed instructions I would love to see them too.

I have read over and over not to touch the MAF sensor with your hands and use a special cleaner on it.