How do you clean a throttle body on a Volvo?
If you are doing just the throttle body, you are right, it is pretty straight forward.
- disconnect intercooler pipe from throttle body.
- remove electrical connector to throttle body.
- remove 4 bolts that attach throttle body to intake manifold.
- clean tb with carb cleaner, rag, old toothbrush.
- reinstall tb with new gasket.
Can you clean electronic throttle control?
Modern electronic fuel-injection systems are some of the most trouble-free systems in your vehicle. Cleaning fuel injectors is generally not a do-it-yourself project, but you can clean the throttle body on your vehicle with common tools and specialized spray cleaners.
When did Volvo S60 put new throttle body?
Volvo S60 2.4: I have a 2001 Volvo s60 put new throttle body… Driving my 2009 Volvo S60 with 149,000 miles. can just lost full power. I got an engine performance warning. the signal.
Do you need to clean the throttle body on a Volvo?
If you are having issues with a rough idle on your Volvo and you don’t have a record of the throttle body ever being cleaned then this is something you’ll want to consider doing. If there is an inexpensive project like this that I can do that removes grime from where it shouldn’t be and will possibly improve performance then I’m all for it.
What’s the best way to clean a throttle?
Most of the debris can be removed by a shop rag however you may have to deal with some harder carbon buildup with a brass bristle wire brush. Use a brass brush, as it’s a softer metal and will not score the throttle. Once it’s clean give it once last wipe down, install with a new gasket, and reinstall the inlet hose.
Can a toothbrush be used to clean a Volvo S60?
I did this project on our Volvo S60 last year and there is no doubt that it improved an idle issue that we were having. The car had intermittent problems prior to the cleaning with completely stalling out when we would try to take off from a stop. Scrub brush – You can use an old toothbrush as well.