What should I do if my throttle body is not working?
Put your car keys back in the car ignition, and turn it to the “On” position. Allow the scanner to read the car computer and confirm whether the problem lies with the throttle body sensor. Turn the car off again, and interpret the codes sent to the scanner.
Where is the throttle body located in a car?
Typically, in most vehicles, the throttle body can be found in between the intake manifold and the air filter or air cleaner of the engine system. Usually, the aluminum is used for the making of the throttle body. The location of the throttle body can be a little different for different vehicles.
How can I test my throttle body sensor?
Reach underneath the steering wheel, and open up the OBD connection panel. Plug in your OBD-II scanner to the connection. Put your car keys back in the car ignition, and turn it to the “On” position. Allow the scanner to read the car computer and confirm whether the problem lies with the throttle body sensor.
How much does it cost to replace a throttle body?
Regular maintenance can effectively prolong the life of the parts of the throttle body and you may not require a replacement for a long time. However, when the fixing of the problem requires a replacement, you will have to pay on average anywhere between $430 and as much as $550 for the parts only for most vehicles.
Typically, in most vehicles, the throttle body can be found in between the intake manifold and the air filter or air cleaner of the engine system. Usually, the aluminum is used for the making of the throttle body. The location of the throttle body can be a little different for different vehicles.
Put your car keys back in the car ignition, and turn it to the “On” position. Allow the scanner to read the car computer and confirm whether the problem lies with the throttle body sensor. Turn the car off again, and interpret the codes sent to the scanner.
How did fuel injection change the throttle body?
Fuel injection systems have since then grown into finely tuned, electronically controlled and operated machines that have improved engine fuel burning efficiency by as much as 70% over the past three decades. The throttle body hasn’t changed much in mechanical design or in function since the early mechanical fuel injection systems were in use.
Can a bad throttle body cause strange fuel mixture?
If your car feels like it lost half of its power when accelerating, it can absolutely be caused by a bad throttle body. You already know that a bad throttle body will cause a strange fuel mixture.