2013 Mazda 3 Throttle Body Cleaning

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2 жыл бұрын

This went much better than it did on my Nissan Pathfinder. Two times the charm I guess. The throttle body cleaning industry would tell you to clean the throttle body every 75,000 Miles. I'm at about 125,000 miles for the first, and probably only time that I'll clean it.
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@Align700nitro 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!!! Been looking for how to brace for the throttle for hours. This is such a great idea

@DIYNorth 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

@user-cb6jz2lv8x 2 жыл бұрын

Can't believe,it's working!!!! Thanks a lot. I wish you a happy life and happy every day.

@DIYNorth 2 жыл бұрын

Радвам се, че работи сега.

@jeremymajor Ай бұрын

Hi, I have the exact same car ( love it ). I like how informative and detailed you are in your video! Superb job👍

@DIYNorth Ай бұрын

Thanks for checking it out

@elemon2004 5 ай бұрын

your videos are top notch, thank you!!

@DIYNorth 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking them out.

@GMoney-B Жыл бұрын

Love your videos, always straight to the point and super chill.. without any Scotty Kilmer action going on that normally blows out my ear drums, lol. Where did you learn how to do all these things? You give such good detail of what to do and also what not to do or look out for.

@DIYNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback. My parents lived in the country and were always building things or working on a boat motor or some broken thing. I have no training; we always just had a lot of things around that needed fixing. For vehicle videos I have a few manuals that I lean heavily on for things like torque specifications.

@GMoney-B Жыл бұрын

@@DIYNorth that’s great. Similar experience growing up but more in house renovation. My parents hunker cars were when I was younger so I don’t remember all the stuff my dad would do and I just held the light and didn’t pay attention as much as I wish I would have, haha. Glad you mentioned about manuals. Do you have any idea where in the heck to get a solid manual? I have been looking off and on for a few years and it seems like luck of the draw with getting manuals scanned or transcribed online and wasting $10 here, $25 there and then they turn out to be for a different Mazda than it was described. Let alone finding a printed one. 😞

@DIYNorth Жыл бұрын

@@GMoney-B I don't think that there is a manual for 2012 and 2013 for the mazda 3 that is readily available. Haynes offers a 2004 - 2011, which is probably as close as you can get to the correct manual. After 2011 it looks like they really cut back on Mazda guides. I have Haynes manuals on all of my other vehicles other than this one. I also use the following web site to get information from for the 2013 Mazda 3: www.mazda3tech.com/mazda_3_service_manual-418.html It can be a bit vague at times though.

@tinyokami968 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!!

@DIYNorth 2 жыл бұрын

No problem thanks for watching

@Trojanhorsebilly Жыл бұрын

I used a little bit of bar soap and dawn dishwashing soap with a toothbrush to clean mine... Great video..Thanks.

@DIYNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation.

@Trojanhorsebilly Жыл бұрын

@@DIYNorth ...yes...It worked great.

@deshanchathura 4 ай бұрын

This is really heapful. The dealership quoted me 279 for this job

@DIYNorth 4 ай бұрын

Yeah....that's kind of expensive. Thanks for watching and commenting

@Mazza666 7 ай бұрын

4:44 i was thinking to use oven cleaner like i did on my egr, but now that you mentioned the coating. I'll stick to Carby cleaner

@DIYNorth 7 ай бұрын

I think using the cleaner designed for this will be best.

@samykumar5498 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@DIYNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@computersmilodon 2 жыл бұрын

Used this method and check engine light came on... thanks a lot

@DIYNorth 2 жыл бұрын

No problem thanks for watching. I have four hypothesis for your issue though. 1) you failed to like and subscribe 2) the vacuum hose wasn't reinstalled correctly 3) it is a temporary issue due to the engine pulling in some throttle body cleaner that hadn't fully evaporated 4) your throttle body needs to go through a relearn procedure Since the procedure involves removing the air filter and ducting, depressing the gas pedal with the engine off, and wiping around the throttle body the overall procedure is very non-invasive and shouldn't cause problems. What I would do in your situation is double check that everything is installed correctly, then do the throttle body relearn procedure. Here is an example of a relearn procedure: ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/mazda-throttle-body-relearn/ You can do your own research though. I would also consider cleaning the MAF, as well as plugging in an OBD II to see what the code is all about.

@GMoney-B Жыл бұрын

@@DIYNorth Probably number 1. Not liking and subscribe.

@htown280 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video brother one question had my car turn of while I came to stop u think this can help it took it to a mechanic they can't find code for it should I try this?

@DIYNorth Жыл бұрын

Maybe this would help....I wouldnt hold out too much hope though. Here is what my haynes manual says to look for in a stalling vehicle. Idle speed incorrect Fuel filter clogged or water in fuel Ignition components damp Faulty emission system components Faulty or incorrect spark plug gap Vacuum leak in the intake manifold or vacuum hoses

@htown280 Жыл бұрын

Thanks bud

@Peter_Media 7 ай бұрын

I heard that if you clean the throttle body, it will improve the gas mileage and it will help the engine run smoother and with more power.

@DIYNorth 7 ай бұрын

While I think that is possible, I also think it would have to be a lot dirtier than my throttle body to get that improvement

@oswaldoflores9206 Жыл бұрын

Hey! I got a 2016 mazda 3, do you know if they are about the same dimentions/sizes? I'm thinking about replacing it .

@DIYNorth Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure. There were a lot of changes starting in 2014

@thanhdien1812 Жыл бұрын

I just did the same as you, but the problem is that it feels like the car will get on the throttle slower, and the rmp will go higher before cleaning when I try to drive to 60 mph on freeway

@DIYNorth Жыл бұрын

I would check all the air and vacuum lines and make sure there is no leaks in anything, then perhaps try the Throttle Body position relearn procedure.

@urtvofficial2766 23 сағат бұрын

i subscribe u bcoz of this thanks

@DIYNorth 21 сағат бұрын

Thanks for the sub

@hugo7186 Жыл бұрын

So I did this. I started my car and it died almost instantly. I double checked everything was tight. Started it again and it was a little hesitant as if it was about to stall so I pressed on the gas and now it’s back to “normal” I think? Am I missing something here?

@DIYNorth Жыл бұрын

If the cleaner didnt fully evaporate you may have pulled some of that through the engine when it started. Once it's gone it's gone so it should be fine if it is running well now

@hugo7186 Жыл бұрын

Thank you👍

@The3doubleU 6 ай бұрын

Did you ever do carbon cleanup? The Walnut Blasting?

@DIYNorth 6 ай бұрын

I have not

@lauroprea1053 Жыл бұрын

I like it how you did it but I have one question🤔 the throotle will not need any reprogramation if is disconected?

@DIYNorth Жыл бұрын

If it is fully removed it might, or if you force it open it also might.

@jeremymajor Ай бұрын

Hi me again, just before I go ahead and clean up the throttle body. I see some people disconnecting the battery, is it necessary? I wouldn't think so, however just asking. Thank again mate!

@DIYNorth Ай бұрын

I don't think that the throttle body will open with the battery disconnected. This is an electronic throttle body rather than one that runs off a cable.

@jeremymajor Ай бұрын

@@DIYNorth That's what I was thinking also. Thank 👍

@chrismacdonald7089 Жыл бұрын

Is it ok to use Carb Cleaner? they are supposed to be interchangable (same ingredients) as Thottle body cleaner

@DIYNorth Жыл бұрын

I've never tried it, but my understanding is that they can be used interchangeably, but the TB cleaner is better for the TB because it is supposed to break down carbon more effectively.

@PringePie Жыл бұрын

@@DIYNorth There are some people that say carb/choke cleaner can break down the coating on the throttle body so I just go with the TB cleaner. It's like $9 even with inflation and the can lasts a decade. Could probably be ok with carb cleaner but why risk it

@miguelcampbello8983 15 күн бұрын

My throttle body only seems to open a small gap, maybe 30 degrees when I depress the gas with the key to on? Issue with my throttle body?

@DIYNorth 14 күн бұрын

If the car drives fine then I would say that there is probably no issue with it.

@MZRFaith 2 ай бұрын

There’s more to clean out behind the throttle body inside the manifold.

@DIYNorth 2 ай бұрын

yes

@frddyzmr Жыл бұрын

What does turning the ignition ON do in this process if I'm moving the throttle with the pedal?

@DIYNorth Жыл бұрын

It is an electronic system and needs to be in the on position to function. If you have a throttle body that connects to you gas pedal via cable, then yes it will open.

@frddyzmr Жыл бұрын

@@DIYNorth ah, ok. Thank you for replying!

@dcempiredetailing7502 Жыл бұрын

Good job but why didn't you take the whole throttle body out? Would of been ot easier to get at it

@DIYNorth Жыл бұрын

It could be removed, I'm not sure if there is a gasket in there that would then need to be replaced or not. I didn't find that it was difficult to clean with the TB still attached.

@GMoney-B Жыл бұрын

@@DIYNorth Did you notice any difference after cleaning your Throttle body? I'm wondering, are there any other areas to the throttle body that would need cleaning?

@DIYNorth Жыл бұрын

@@GMoney-B I didn't notice any difference really. I think if it was really dirty I would have, but this was just surface carbon. I'm sure if the build up was very bad that improvements could be noticed.

@GMoney-B Жыл бұрын

@@DIYNorth Awesome-sauce'um. Thanks for the input!

@user-cb6jz2lv8x 2 жыл бұрын

After throttle body cleaning I have a problem with rpm, because i pressed with my finger.Can you help me for this problem?

@DIYNorth 2 жыл бұрын

Искаш да кажеш, че си отворил табелката на ръка вместо да натискаш педала на газта?

@DIYNorth 2 жыл бұрын

Ако случаят е такъв, има процедура за повторно обучение на тялото на дроселната клапа, която може да ви помогне. Вероятно има и други връзки, но ето един пример. Никога не съм правил това, така че не знам дали работи. ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/mazda-throttle-body-relearn/

@user-cb6jz2lv8x 2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYNorth that is right

@user-cb6jz2lv8x 2 жыл бұрын

I made big mistake

@solderbuff Жыл бұрын

@@user-cb6jz2lv8x, did you fix it?