How to clean electrical Throttle Body
Vložit
- čas přidán 18. 04. 2018
- How to clean electrical Throttle Body. This Job was Preformed on 2010 Honda Accord 2.4L
Videos are for Knowledge & Entertainment purposes only.
Due to factors beyond the control of RB The Mechanic, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information. RB The Mechanic assumes no liability for property damages or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. RB The Mechanic recommends to follow safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, chemicals, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of RB The Mechanic, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not RB The Mechanic. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Never spray directly into the Throttle Body as it will just push gunk into the air passages, then you have to pull the TB to do a thorough cleaning of the whole TB.. Hence why the TB will act funny sometimes after a spray cleaning. Always use a rag sprayed with TB or Mass Air Flow cleaner.. Never use Carb Clean. I know 99% of folks don't. Just wanted to add that part about Carb Clean! Lol. If using a rag undo the Neg Battery Cable, turn headlights on, drain the electrical system of any charge left in the whole system. Then unplug the TB. You can then move the butterfly by hand with no harm to an Electronic TB without damaging the TPS Sensor or Servo Gears or the TPS Motor. Happy Cleaning. You can thank CZcams for a snowy day time killer and the recommended must watch videos.. Or i would not be here! Lol.
TheDirtRider always good to have all the info
@@RBTheMechanic Word!! Thanks for taking the time to at least make a video. Lots of folks surely appreciate it! Cheers, Bro!
Maurice Arnold this is what it made to be cleaned with but if u like u can use it even brake cleaner would work
@Maurice Arnold Carb Clean will hider non carb parts, it leaves a varnish on all parts. Non Chlorinated Brake Clean, Throttle Body Cleaner and Mass Airflow Cleaner is basically Contact Cleaner, it leaves no residue nor will it hurt electrical equipment.. Carb Clean is very harsh also, it will destroy gaskets.. Carbs are way different than TB's, Sensors and so forth.
@@MrDan1509 any ideal on how to service the Iac on these 2.4? 2011.
Helpful as hell, thanks dude!
Honda Accord euro 2009 2.0 R20A3 just cleaned out whilst ignition on position 2 and weight on gas peddle so butterfly is fully open/closed. After clean, disconnect battery for 15 mins, reconnect with all lights and radio off, go to ignition positon 2 for 2 seconds, then start car, run at 3000rpm for 5 mins or until fan kicks in, and throttle position relearn is all done, set ready to go. Idle rock steady and running sweet 👌😙. This teaches ECU the adjusted position of throttle after it has been cleaned
Yuppp
Thank you very much. Very informative. This is what i needed to know. Regards.
Ricardo Quezada no problem please subscribe also subscribe to my other channel the name is rcusa201
Thank you very good video
Thank you! Try my best to make it nice and short to the point
Nice 👍.I like the video
Great video. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing
My pleasure
Great vid and it’s a Honda! Liked!
Yeah thanks Honda’s are best
I followed the instructions from your video unfortunately it’s still doing the exact thing I took it for a test drive around my neighborhood once the car warmed up it stalled when I came to a stop idk if I clean it right or maybe it’s the catalytic is clogged because the other day revved it high at 5k rpm and black smoke came out the exhaust
Always do throttle recalibration after cleaning TB to reset the ECM compensations of throttle position and MAF inputs. They adjust over time to compensate for TB dirt and require manual reset after cleaning TB.
Thank you for you tip
how do you do a throttle recalibration?
@@CC-mp5jc what year make model u have
@@RBTheMechanic 2010 toyota prius, thanks for the fast reply
@@RBTheMechanici have a 2018 touring
Hi Rob. Thank you for the informative video! I was wondering, do I need to disconnect the battery while taking off the hose to the throttle body? and then connecting the battery back for the second part of the cleaning?
AniAngelSupeBat no you don’t need do disconnect the battery u will loose memory and it will idle crazy
@@RBTheMechanic Ok. Thank you!
AniAngelSupeBat no problem please subscribe also subscribe to my other channel here’s a link czcams.com/channels/vqsPzqAZfVv_gjBYUFqNdg.html
My Honda CRV is a 2009 2.4 L EX model 4 wheel drive. I don't think my Zurich 13S scanner has the idle reset/relearn feature. Will do, when I come back from my current road trip, I will mess with the CRV again. Took my other Honda on the road. Oh, thanks for replying. 👍
Yeah ok cool let me know how it goes but it’s all cool for u to drive it it will do relearn on it own disconnect the battery for a bit and then drive for couple of day
You really have to remove the TB to fully clean it. Most of the gunk is behind the blade and you need to access from the other side. Just do it right.
It dosent disturb the throttle only the contact area of u wanna damage and do all kinds of relearns then you can do the full cleaning and make it ✨ shiny
My 2001 Chevy Malibu acceleration was high. After i turned the car off and tried to start it again it acts like my battery is dead? I'm confused on how it wouldn't start due to high acceleration?
Maybe ur throttle is bad try cleaning it. It might be 2 diffrent issues one start other high rpm
After cleaning what you've shown in video, does TB require re-calibration?
No
Do I do this in park? Or do I have to put in gear? Opening the flap is what I'm talking about.
Engine has to be off in park engine off key on acc with engine off
Hey buddy my butterfly valve won’t open when I press on the gas, I have a 2010 Subaru Outback. Any advice? Just subscribed thanks
Well some cars don’t open like others so u have 2 choices now u can slightly clean the edges so it can breath better use small amount of force to open tiny bit use swabs or some sort meterial other wise u would need to hook up scan tool to command it to open but I have done small cleaning worked great dosent have to me 100%
I tried to put the key on the on position and pressed the accelerator pedal and the throttle body plate did not open. Just like you did in this video. So is this means my throttle body is bad. My car also stalls when I put it in reverse. But it drives fine. But once in revere it shut off immediately. 2005 Altima 2.5L
No that dosent mean it’s bad some cars don’t open. What car u have year and make model
I have the same car 05 altima 2.5 and whenever I start my car it rough idles and as soon as I press the gas it dies. Is this the throttle body being stuck or something else?
@@yaboi1476 it might be throttle related did u try scanning for codes?
@@RBTheMechanic unfortunately not I don't have a scan tool
@@yaboi1476 well u can go to Autozone they do it free just ask them maybe the car has pending codes which dosent show check engine light
Did you clean the back of the butterfly?.. I noticed the back of the butterly does not get exposed as it flaps inward. Do we have to clean the back of the butterfly?
Mike Dizon yeah but finger tip twist it to the edge of the back you cannot get to the whole back part which is not causing any problem just the tip off it too and bottom
@@RBTheMechanic i'd seen other vids where they take the whole throttle assembly out as they state that its the right way to do it for electronic throttle body because it could mess up the car..is you way safe?..or will i flood the engine with gas?...just curious on what will go wrong if i did it your way..Thank you for all your help
Hey! Do we touch the butterfly while person is pressing on Gas?
U can clean it with rag
Put the key to power on/idiot lights on OR 1st click which is accessory mode?
Click on accessory
What makes nissan tiida 2006model struggle to start I did put nwe starter but it seems it it sucking air
Starting issue can be anything did h check fuel pressure
Hey would cleaning it with a pipe cleaner be a good idea or would it give it scratches? I want to be able to clean the back of the plate as well
Not sure what u mean but just use a rag
pipe cleaner absolutely not....use a toothbrush, do NOT use a pipe cleaner.
@@doubleitp what do u mean pipe cleaner?
@@RBTheMechanic he means the bristle brush that u use to a caliper's pin tubes.
I cleaned my maf sensor with carb cleaner will it damage it.. For now i got only high idle after doing this i reset the battery overnight still same problem. 2012 honda crv.
I would redue the cleaning with maf sensor cleaner and if u cleaned throttle yes it will have high rpm Hondas are like that it will take time for it to readjust just drive for few days
@@RBTheMechanic thanks i just ask my friend to relearn it. Now its ok.
I have a 2019 chevy malibu Push start motor. I had someone turn the ignition on, push the accelerator pedal in but the throttle body valve would not open. I guess there's no other way to clean the inside of this throttle body without having to take the part out of the vehicle?
Yeah some of those wount open up so u can just do simple cleaning just open the flap but don’t not force much
@@RBTheMechanic For doing simple cleaning (Just cleaning the valve and the throttle body wall) without doing it thoroughly (taking it out of the car) Should I disconnect my battery? I don't know how necessary it is if you're not taking the part all the way out.
@@chrismorgan1838 no don’t take off the battery u will loose idle
My Astra 1.6 16v 2003
It stops suddenly while driving, after stopping it makes this noise!
Does it meant that throttle body causing?
Please answer?
What noise?
How do you do this with a push-button start 2016 Hyundai Elantra? I turned it to accessory mode, but it won't open. I can't get it to open unless the engine is running.
Some
Dosent up try to push the button till all dash lights and gauges come on don’t press brake peddle try it then
@@RBTheMechanic That's what I tried. It was in accessory mode (engine off, gauges on) and it wouldn't open if someone pressed the gas pedal. It would only open if the car was running. So I'm trying to figure out how to clean it without manually pushing the flap open because I read a person is not supposed to push it open.
@@douglasbollinger3626 yea u cannot push it open it will get damaged you might have to use scan tool to command it for service
Mode
@@RBTheMechanic Ok, thank you.
I’ve already cleaned mine but I opened it slowly each time I went in with a rag, did I do any damage?
I doubt it start it up if it act crazy then u will know but I doubt it
@@RBTheMechanic thanks
No you didn't do any damage, but make sure you do a throttle re-learn process after you are done cleaning.
I've been looking for a 2018 honda Accord throttle body location.. I'm trying to clean the valves with CRC or sea foam..
Sinue Medina that’s going too far just clean the throttle
@@RBTheMechanic is there a video on how to do it.
Sinue Medina this is it unless ur asking how to do new throttle body
Watch crc video on valve cleaning. It will show you how to use the product.
I'm always afraid to over spray and flood the engine. Also, do I have to relearn the throttle body on a GM car/truck?
deapozol no only if ur replacing it and try not to spray too much when cleaning it best is to spray on rag and wipe it
@@RBTheMechanic Honestly I don't trust my partner holding down the accelerator with key on the on position I'm afraid he might let go so I used a broom stick. lol Thank you for the reply.
deapozol lol well that would work also but good job did it fix the problem... please subscribe also subscribe to my other channel here’s a link czcams.com/channels/vqsPzqAZfVv_gjBYUFqNdg.html
@@RBTheMechanic Yes it helped pa. I sure will. Thanks.
Yes you need to do a re-learn process after you are done cleaning because it needs to learn the new pattern since you removed all the grime and dirt. If you don't do a re-learn the throttle will remember the way it was when it was dirty even after you cleaned it giving the engine false reading and you car will still act as if it was dirty not giving you good performance.
Hi after my throttle body cleaned,everything I let go off gas the revs jump up after they drop.any suggestions or advice
What year make model u have?
@@RBTheMechanic 2012 honda accord
@@sss.... do idle relearn somthing similar to this video czcams.com/video/7BqDatRz8WE/video.html
Oigan tienes video del sensor Maf ? Donde esta ubicado ? En Crv 2006
Sorry I didn’t understand
@@RBTheMechanic do you have video from Maf sensor where is go in Crv 2006 ?
@@oneyriver7369 sorry I don’t
if i do it alone can i use some sort of a rock or stones?
Yup
Can this be done with push to start vehicle?....
King Charles yes just put the car on accessory
@@RBTheMechanic Thanks for info bro...appreciate it!
King Charles no problem please subscribe also subscribe to my other channel here’s a link czcams.com/channels/vqsPzqAZfVv_gjBYUFqNdg.html. I have close to 300 videos and got 366 more comming this year and so on very entertaining
My butterfly doesn't open when I do this (2007 Lexus is250)
Maybe a silly question, but the fuel pump isn't running when the gas pedal is depressed during this process, is it? Just don't want to damage anything on my vehicle.
Nope engine is off
Sounds good. Thanks for taking the time to answer my question.@@RBTheMechanic
Is it okay to touch the butterfly while it’s open to clean it?
It won’t damage the programming?
Altima 2008 here
No u can’t force it or stop it in anyway let it be on it’s on but small touch here and there shouldn’t be problem
I tried cleaning this on my 2009 Camry and did the whole idle reset thing but it still stalls. My mechanic said it might be a bad body module that can’t send signal when the fan turns on. What’s your opinion?
Did u try idle relearn other wise it might be bad throttle
Yeah I turn ignition on and off 3 times and left it in drive 5 mins . Thanks for the fast reply
Actually it works now but still stalls when the ac is turned on
@@cuuu510 yeah that more load so did u do good cleaning and idle relearn might help
@@RBTheMechanic yeah I cleaned it twice and idle relearn. Now just gotta figure out why it turns off when the ác comes on
i'd seen other vids where they take the whole throttle assembly out as they state that its the right way to do it for electronic throttle body because it could mess up the car..is you way safe?..or will i flood the engine with gas?...just curious on what will go wrong if i did it your way..Thank you for all your help
Del Michael Dizon I did so many I never had problem but if u take of throttle body you will have problem with idle car will stall till it build its memory some cars you have to reprogram throttle bodies I think I do it the safest way
By the way i noticed how people clean throttle and show u but they don’t use it back on the car it just to show you
I did a full throttle body removal and cleaned it, it didn't stall but idled really high until it warmed up once that happened the ecu on my 2017 Nissan Sentra SV reprogrammed itself.
How do you reprogram electronic throttle body?
Hey RB! I decided to clean my TB on my 09 Civic. But now I have a check engine light with P1129. When I turn on the car, it starts and jumps to 2000rpm when idle. Any idea how to fix this please? I'm thinking of replacing the MAP sensor....
Yeah the rpm will go high give it few days it will come down and it will relearn idle speed or if u have snap on scantool u can command it with scan tool to adjust the idle speed
Got it thanks RB! My Check engine light came on after I disconnected and reconnected both battery and MAP sensor. I'm gonna try an idle relearn first before buying a MAP Sensor. Basically driving the car around for a few days will rid of the CEL and relearn the Idle?? Thanks for info! Freaking out cause I have to pass SMOG this year FML lol
@@davidguzman7472 ok u have to reset the ecm and drive around I also disconnect battery and that works also for 5 monutes
Ok I see. I just subscribed, thanks a lot for the info RB!! Hopefully after driving it for a while the CEL will disappear. If not last resort I buy the Foxwell NT510 and use the TPS Reset Function.
Thanks RB! I used my Scan Tool to reset the Throttle position Sensor and now Idles smooth :)
My throttle body is not opening when i press the gas pedal accessory on. Is my gas pedal the problem or the throttle?
Some cars don’t what year make model u have
2009 nissan cube
Having someone push the gas as i clean it wont flood the engine ?
And how long do i let it dry before i try driving ? And would you recommend keeping the hose off so that its exposed to dry
No it will not flood the engine u can start it up immediately dosent matter
My father did it manually on a 06 sierra 1500. Is there anyway to relearn it or how do i diagnose it if it’s bad? Which i think it is
Yeah manually can throw off the idle or damage somthing internally but try doing relear u have to turn off all power light headlight ac heat everything off and let the car idle for 15-20 minutes also u can drive it around
@@RBTheMechanic how do i begin relearn? Do i have to disconnect it or how does that work?
@@bubblez9104 here’s a video czcams.com/video/sCsBqeZctzE/video.html
@@RBTheMechanic you think it could work fof a gmc sierra?
@@bubblez9104 oh no those are with scan tool
I have a electronic throttle body as well but for some reason when I turn it on accessory and push the gas, the throttle body doesn't open. Am I doing something wrong?
What year make model u have?
@@RBTheMechanic '06 Volvo S40 2.4i
@@jerryyoung6561 yeah those are diffrent u need scan tool to command them open anyways u can use swab and clean just the edge of the plate to get it going
use spray
Did not know how to do it like this and I did my car manually.... and now it idles at 1200 rpm...how do I fix this?
If u got a Honda Accord that’s gonna pop check engine light as well and it will say high rpm that expected so try this disconnect the battery but make sure u have radio codes if ur car is equipped with radio that got code that will reset the light and rpm disconnect it for good 10 minutes of this dosent work then u need to hook up scan to do idle relearn or idle speed. Let me know if the disconnect work for u
So what happens if person inside is pressing pedal and butterfly doesn't open?
Some cars don’t open what year make model u got
@@RBTheMechanic 2010 Nissan Cube. My main issue is at a full stop I push gas pedal and car doesn't move until about 5 to 10 seconds, then takes off quickly, also at times when car is parked I hit gas pedal and nothing happens! Im replacing the MAF and cleaning the throttle, trying to figure issue.
@@yourgirl_Genesis2016 clean out the throttle and see the how the throttle sensor preform it can be throttle getting stuck
@@RBTheMechanic thats what I was thinking, will definately do that, thanks a bunch
Hi Rob, I cleaned the throttle body the way you demonstrated in your video but now I got a check engine light with code P0507 for idle air control RPM to high. The car idle surges up & down parked in the garage without pressing the gas pedal. I was told that possibly I got an air pocket in the coolant system when I disconnected 2 coolant lines and I need to bleed the system. I did an idle reset/relearn procedure when I disconnected the negative battery cable but did not help out. I will try to bleed the coolant system tomorrow. Do you think I damaged the idle air control valve when I sprayed the throttle body cleaner?
No these cars are very good with coolant system they bleed them self out … what year is ur honda? U need to do idle relearn with scan tool … u also need to drive the car around for few days it will relearn it self … if u don’t have scan tool. Disconnect the battery for 1-15 minutes it will loose idle memory and let it build the idle memory
@@RBTheMechanic when should you disconnect negative battery? Before you do procedure and if check engine after driving for few days then do again?
@@premiumc2282 I don’t do any of that doing that will cause memory loss radio codes pop throttle idle speed gone car will stall use scan tool to reset
Same thing happened to my 008 accord ..took it to a mechanic .....had to recalibrate the T Body $150 ,not bad ,cheaper than a rebuilt one for $435.00
@@sourcetext yup yeah not bad
You don’t have to disconnect the negative battery cable?
Nope
Mate when I turn the car on an press on the pedal and hold it. The valves won't open. Help me
What car u have
@@RBTheMechanic 2003 Nissan 350z
@@admiralgoodboy oh yeah those dosent open u have to command it with scan tool or u can do fuel cleaner and if u like just clean the top with qtip
@@RBTheMechanic cheers mines looking quite dirty im going disconnect the throttle body and clean it. If i remove the cable will i have to reset the computer to rebalance the revs at idle?
@@admiralgoodboy you will loose idle control and need retest and relearn idle and you might damage the throttle by opening it manually
what if the throttle body butterfly will not open. its not manual throttle, its electronic and makes a slight ticking noise but the fly doesnt open...yes Key On Engine Off
It has to open what yeah is ur car make and model
@@RBTheMechanic 2005 nissan frontier 2.5l (base model)
@@sfcd4757 it should open up with key on engine off of it dosent work then u maybe need to sommand it with scan tool
@@RBTheMechanic My 2015 Nissan Sentra S has the same problem (butterfly won't open).
@@kimpliny Nissans don’t open u can try spraying and clean the edges
Can i clean it with WD40 ?
Nope better enough to use brake cleaner
I guess I’ll try to clean it more better by removing the whole throttle body itself
U can do that but it will loose throttle idle speed
@@RBTheMechanic dam so what shout I do by the way I appreciate it for your help
I don't, know, man. I opened it and cleaned it with my fingers and nothing bad happened to my Nissan Sentra. I cleaned it throughout passed the fly with TB cleaner and then I seafoamed it. My cat runs so smooth I can barely hear the engine make noise now.
Good job! As long as it turned out good
@@RBTheMechanic , it did. Now I know, though, that i need to be more cautious about it.
You were lucky, I messed up one a couple of years ago.
Why don't you get it out from the car so you can clean it much more easily. First you disconnect the battery and then pull the electronical cable out, get some screws out and that's it. I did it like this and it runs perfectly.
No need to and u will loose idle and car will stall after that
This worked on my 2011 Toyota Camry , doesn't work on my 2020 Toyota Camry .
I have video on newer models
@@RBTheMechanic ok
I have a chysler 300 2015 and for some reason this method didn't work.
Lol need some help. Had the car in ACC and had someone hit the gas and nothing.
A professional mechanic used his finger to move the throttle body and a toothbrush to clean it
Yes professional can do that but people that want to watch my videos and fix the car they don’t want to replace the throttle body once’s it’s damaged by forcing it open this is electrical throttle body not the old school throttle body’s that you can jam open with screw driver
This is not how I do mine! Why would you kept your battery connected while working on those components/parts??? Throttle body cleaning and MAF sensor! It's the best way to disconnect the battery both positive and negative terminal disconnect them! Disconnect the Battery First before doing it! It's much safer that way!
U will loose idle memory then u will have stall and need relearn
@@RBTheMechanic well that's fine! I'd rather do it that way THAN to buy a new Throttle body, New MAF sensor and the worst is to buy a new ECU/ECM, because of Electrical Short and Ground.
@@RBTheMechanic besides Cleaning and Inspecting Throttle body, MAF sensor and Air Filter. I'm also doing inspections on all 8 Sparkplugs, Inspect and Replace IF necessary, while some of the engine's components are already stripped away it will be a great time to also inspect the Fuel Injectors, Inspect/Clean and Re Calibrate IF necessary. Also inspect Valve cover gasket for any signs of leaks and inspect the PCV Valve Inspect/Replace IF necessary. Also Check any signs of Oil and Coolant Leaks, Repair it IF necessary. Now once that I'm done with the Crucial Part of the Vehicle which is the Engine Bay. I'm gonna move to Under Chassis. Inspect Transmission, Suspension System, Inspect and Re-grease all crucial part of the the Suspension and Steering system talking about ball joints both upper and lower ball joints, tie rods and inspect shock absorber/Strut same on the Rear of the vehicle, I'm also gonna inspect drive shaft, inspect and Re-grease U Joint. Also inspect Brake System, Repair and/or Replace IF necessary. With this kind of Preventive Maintenance I saved thousands and thousands of mechanic Rip Off Dollars this is how I maintained my 2010 Ford F-150 XL V8 the truck now have 498,000 miles and there's not much Ford trucks that can last that long that I did only few people can make it that Far. I'm not a certified mechanic, I only graduated from Auto Mechanic school and all the things I've learned everything paid off as a DIYer I saved thousands and thousands of Mechanic Rip Off Dollars 💲💵💰💲💵🤑. That's why I kept telling to all my friends Owning a Vehicle is a big responsibility. Might as well buy and own a motorcycle it's way cheaper.
I pressed on my gas and the flap won’t even open
What year make model is ur car
@@RBTheMechanic 2017 Honda accord lx
@@judahledlow5937 well if it dosent open just open it tiny bit with hand and clean the area around it
@@RBTheMechanic I have a video of what it’s doing if I can send it to you and see
@@judahledlow5937 post it on ur utube and I’ll take a look at it
half job. you did not clean the back side of the body where there are the more dirties. You had to put out the whole of the throttle body to clean and the other side ok?
Paul Komn this is for viewer who need to fix their car and some may not have tools or the experience but this will get the job done dosent have to be clean to eat off but if u can then you can clean it very very well requires removing
@@RBTheMechanic Someone who dismantled the air flow and activate the throttle body has a bit experience and tools. It's an easy job
Simply you did half job and you don't admit it.
@@paulkomn946 Quit being a dick. If you didn't like his method, move along. You sound super anal about things...
@@mikeblaz you don't know what method mean. Simply ,there are a lot goofies like you
What do u do if the cars push to start?
What do u mean pushes to start
@@RBTheMechanic my car doesnt have a key its a button to start the engine. So i cant like turn it so just the batterys on.
@@eddieg9060 put it on accessories
@@RBTheMechanic how
@@eddieg9060 don’t press the brake and push the button till all the lights and guages come on