What kind of repairs can I do on my throttle?
Repairing/replacing the throttle Body (this consists of the TPS, throttle valve and throttle valve motor) The two most common repairs are the throttle body assembly and the throttle pedal assembly.
When to do a Ford throttle body relearn?
Make and Model > Ford, Lincoln, Mercury > Aviator > Ford throttle body relearn… If you’ve replaced your Ford electronic throttle body or you’ve disconnected the battery, you must do a Ford throttle body relearn to establish a new baseline idle.
What do you need to know about throttle actuator?
The two most common repairs are the throttle body assembly and the throttle pedal assembly. Both components contain position sensors used by the PCM to detect the position of the throttle pedal under your foot and the throttle valve at the beginning of the intake manifold.
Why do I have a trouble code on my throttle?
Most often the cause of this code is either the TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) which is an integral part of the throttle body or the TPPS (Throttle Pedal Position Sensor) which is part of the throttle pedal assembly at your feet.
What should I do after replacing my throttle body?
After replacing the throttle body to your engine, if the engine light was on and has a pending code, the code will go away. If the code was a hard permanent code, then the ECM (computer) would need a hard reset. Remove the negative battery cable (-) and keep it off for about 13 minutes, then hook up the battery cable and make sure it is tight.
How many miles does a throttle body last?
Should the throttle body stop working or become faulty, the right amount of air won’t be let in. This affects your fuel consumption in a negative way. While there is no set mileage when it comes to the lifespan of the throttle body, it is suggested that you give it a thorough cleaning at about 75,000 miles.
How does Ford throttle body relearn procedure work?
During the period the PCM will command the throttle body plate to sweep from full open to full close to “learn” the new positions. 5) Start the engine and let it idle for a full 10-mins until it reaches full operating temperature. During this period the idle may be higher than normal.
Can a faulty throttle body cause poor performance?
This can definitely point to a faulty throttle body that needs attention. If you find your car is rough when driving or when idling, again this can be an issue with the throttle body. Since the correct air and fuel mixture isn’t being reached, it can even result in a lack of power and just overall poor performance.