Can you use throttle body cleaner on engine?
The throttle body cleaner will not damage your engine. The throttle body cleaner is designed to remove gum, varnish, and other contaminants that get stuck on the throttle body. You can, however, overflood the engine if you spray too much of the throttle body cleaner into the throttle body. But, this will do no permanent damage to the engine.
What happens when your throttle body is dirty?
When the throttle body is dirty, clogged up or malfunctioning this stops the flow of air into the engine, which not only causes problems with performance, but can cause issues with unburned fuel passing through the exhaust system.
How do you get to the throttle body?
To access the throttle body, you will have to remove the engine air intake rubber. The air intake rubber is usually secured with a clamp which is easy to remove. The rubber makes it so easy to locate the throttle body if you are not sure what you are looking for. Remove the screws and secure the air intake rubber.
What is the code for the throttle body actuator?
If it sticks the computer struggles to find the right position. Another throttle body actuator problem involves the General Motors throttle position sensor. A code P0120 through P0124 could set indicating communication issues with the TPS sensor.
Why is it important to clean the throttle body?
Put the pedal down and the flow of fuel is increased into the engine and the throttle body pulls in extra air to aid combustion, allowing your vehicle to perform at the best level and run smoothly.
What are the signs of a throttle body problem?
If you’re experiencing any of the problems on this list, the first place to start is looking at the throttle body housing. Any excess dirt or grime on the inner housing walls is a clear sign that you have problems with this system and the first place to start is with a thorough clean up.
If it sticks the computer struggles to find the right position. Another throttle body actuator problem involves the General Motors throttle position sensor. A code P0120 through P0124 could set indicating communication issues with the TPS sensor.
Is there an engine power reduced stabilitrack and traction control fault?
We haven’t had an issue at all until last month when it threw an engine power reduced and stabilitrack and traction off fault (P1516, P2135, and P0121). After researching these forums, I decided to clean the throttle body.