What does a bad throttle body look like?
When a throttle body is not functioning correctly, some noticeable characteristics may be poor or very low idle. This can include stalling when coming to a stop or very low idle after starting, or even stalling if the throttle is quickly pressed (resulting in the throttle body plate opening and closing very quickly).
What are the 2 types of throttle body?
Petrol Throttle Body (TBO) Types:
- Audi/VW EDR-L (Pierburg) cable driven with ECU controlled idle.
- Early Toyota ETCS-i link type throttle control system.
- Common Linkless Type Electronic Throttle Body Systems.
- Diesel EDR-Di Electromotive regulating throttle type system.
Is it safe to drive with ETC light on?
Can I drive with the throttle control light on? Yes, usually, but you should go straight to a repair shop. There can be many different causes for the throttle control warning light, so a proper diagnosis is key.
Where is the throttle body on a car?
The air will travel up the intake and it will reach your throttle body. The throttle body is a circular valve that’s located in between your air filter and Intake Manifold. In the old days, there was a wire attached to the gas pedal of your car and it would move accordingly to how you pressed it.
How is the throttle position sensor similar to the human brain?
A throttle position sensor is similar to the motor cortex in the human brain, it controls one of the most important components of the car that keeps your engine running like a throttle body.
What causes a throttle body to go bad?
Other throttle body problems can include faulty Idle Air Control (IAC) valves or Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensors. The IAC valve allows the computer to control idle speed, by bleeding small amounts of air into the intake.
What’s the difference between throttle body and butterfly?
Some systems use a throttle body with two smaller throats and butterflies instead of one large one, notably the early Ford truck EFI motors, but the function is the same.