How do I reset my throttle control?
First, make sure the accelerator pedal is fully released. Next, turn the ignition on and then turn it off and wait for ten seconds. During these ten seconds, be sure the throttle valve is moving by listening for a sound of operation.
How to relearn the GM throttle body procedure?
During that period the idle may be higher idle than normal. 2) After 3 minutes, turn the engine off and leave it off for 60- seconds. 3) Start the engine again and let it idle in park for 3 minutes one more time. During these run periods you may see a check engine light. Scan for codes and if you get throttle body related codes, clear them.
How to do throttle body re-Learn Chevy Malibu?
1) Start the engine and let it idle in park for 3 minutes. During that period the idle may be higher idle than normal. 2) After 3 minutes, turn the engine off and leave it off for 60- seconds. 3) Start the engine again and let it idle in park for 3 minutes one more time. During these run periods you may see a check engine light.
How does the throttle body work on a Ford?
The pedal simply provides an electronic signal, telling the throttle body how much acceleration you’re requesting. A motor and gear reduction set inside the throttle body opens and closes the throttle plate to accomplish your request.
How is the gas pedal connected to the throttle body?
Many car makers including GM started installing fly by wire electronic throttle bodies. In those vehicles, the “gas” pedal isn’t connected to the throttle body by a cable. The pedal simply provides an electronic signal, telling the throttle body how much acceleration you’re requesting.
What is the idle relearn procedure?
- set the parking brake.
- turn off all accessories.
- Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
- Allow engine to idle for at least one minute.
- Turn the air conditioning on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
- Release the parking brake.
Do I need a throttle body service?
There is no specific mileage requirements and some cars may never need this service. A throttle body usually gets dirty at higher mileage (after 60K-80K miles), mostly in cars that are often driven in stop-and-go city traffic or when oil changes are not done regularly.
Can the throttle position be high during idle?
Sometimes the throttle can also be stuck to a high idle position because of gunk and grime that gets either underneath it. Grime and sticky substances can also get inside the throttle cable and cause that to malfunction as well. I had a CB650 that actually had both of these issues.