How To Clean The Throttle Body-Without Removing It From The Engine

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Content of this video:
00:00 Intro
00:41 What is a throttle body?
01:15 Symptoms of a throttle body problem
01:42 What will you need to clean the throttle body?
02:24 Procedure for cleaning the throttle body
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Learning how to clean a throttle body may seem complicated but as this video will show you, it's a pretty easy job.
Besides the actual procedure, you can see what are some of the main symptoms of the problem and what will you need to clean the throttle body.
You may find this video useful for whatever type of car you drive since the basic principle is more or less the same.
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@jackelliott872 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, well done, no obnoxious music or nonsense graphics, just straight forward information.

@DespairRepair 9 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for watching and for the kind words! Hope the video helped 🙂

@cnctrigger 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I found this. Will try this weekend. My truck keeps dying when going down highway. Having issues for mentioned at beginning of video.

@MikeKollin 6 ай бұрын

That's the Cleanest throttle body I have ever seen in my life!! That's cleaner than when I bought my car new!

@DespairRepair 6 ай бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching! Yes, it was in pretty good shape then

@marioavaughn Жыл бұрын

Cant wait to get my power back. Good vid

@chriswhite8666 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. This was very helpful.

@DespairRepair 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for watching!

@solo6965 Жыл бұрын

very useful & easy to understand. keep it up

@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind comment and for watching! We'll try our best 🙂

@stevemorin9545 Жыл бұрын

thanks for the info ,was going to take my car to a shop,but i'll give it a try !

@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching! Good luck and I hope you successfully make the repair 🙂

@craftsmantrucker6867 2 жыл бұрын

Besides Cleaning 🧼 the throttle body of my pickup truck 🛻. I also clean it's MAF sensor too! And I always disconnect the battery both positive and negative terminal, I disconnect them, I don't wanna to shorten or ground some electricals while I'm doing it. It's better safe to disconnect them. So I clean the Throttle body, and the MAF sensor and I also clean the Air filter because I'm using a Volant Cold Air Intake, I clean them too and Re-oil it. After cleaning and doing inspections, I also gonna do inspections on the Sparkplugs to see if there's anything abnormal or unusual stuffs going on. Sometimes I also Inspecting the Fuel injectors too! Once I get all done with them. Before I reconnect the battery I'm also gonna inspect the Fuse box and relays, and also take a look at the battery itself too if it needed replacement. All of this are DIY I do it all myself! Because the cost of labor when you bring your vehicle in the shop is too expensive!!! Word of Advice! Get yourself a Repair and Maintenance Manual/Book for the specific Vehicle that you own and driving! It really will saves you thousands of dollars! Especially Mechanic's Rip off prices.

@solo6965 Жыл бұрын

It's all about joy DIY

@okoronkwochineduaugustine9249 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for this wonderful information!

@kapilkumarvishwakarma1701 8 ай бұрын

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@dawoodyousafdawoodyousad2421 Жыл бұрын

Dear i have totota hiace 2700 cc .milege 2_lac 50 wich engine oil you recomend

@gerlandkent6377 Жыл бұрын

Thank, you for you're helpful video

@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you for watching!

@ravenbonanza1522 Жыл бұрын

Don't stick your finger inside the throttle body. When energized the butterfly will cut your fingers off. Disconnect the battery cable to be safe

@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for watching and for sharing! In this case, the butterfly valve is held by the mechanism (feels like it's held with a spring) If you're a bit careful, nothing bad should happen.

@brazyuniverse4221 Жыл бұрын

@@DespairRepair so no need to disconnect battery?

@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын

@@brazyuniverse4221 Hi and thanks for watching. No, you don't need to. You can do it if you want to be extra safe, but in most cases, there is no need to do it.

@edwinraiford5024 11 ай бұрын

Can you explain how to do this for a 2019 Jeep latitude

@lampoyo 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video! Hoping this gets my 08 Jetta back to normal. Stuttering at any acceleration. And low rpm at stop.

@DespairRepair 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for watching! Well, at least it's worth the try, since it all costs next to nothing (apart from the spray). Most VW group cars of this generation have similar problems with the throttle body.

@JG-or5ug 4 ай бұрын

Was this the issue?

@franciskangwa9296 Жыл бұрын

I need to try this and hope it helps

@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын

Good luck, I hope it helps too. Just don't use too much force when opening the butterfly valve.

@richardwatts7604 Ай бұрын

I have a 203 MK 4 golf 1,6 petrol sometimes when I am driving the car cuts out suddenly this sometimes happened more when the weather is worm outside , and sometimes it judders I have changed the spark plugs and the four silver tubes that attaches to the spark plugs, but the problem is still there could this be the Throttle body causing this issue?

@flavoursonly 2 жыл бұрын

Where is the coolant tempurature sensor located on this car?, I want to swap out my 2003 polo 9n one, and this car is identical, could u possibly tell me? Or show me a pic?

@DespairRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Hi and sorry for the late response! If it's the same engine and if we're talking about the same sensor (the one for the temperature gauge on the odometer) it's located on the plastic coolant connector. When you look at the engine bay, it's on the right-hand side, near the battery, just under the engine cover. It has wires coming from it and a big pin holding it in place. Once you remove the engine cover, it's easier to see and you can't miss it. This is the case with the Fabia anyway. Hope this helps!

@atillaozturk7075 2 жыл бұрын

Good video Clarke Kent👍👍

@DespairRepair 2 жыл бұрын

😄😄😄😄 thanks for watching!

@l.k.l1971 2 жыл бұрын

Clark Kent LOL!!!!

@DespairRepair 2 жыл бұрын

@@l.k.l1971 :-) :-) :-) thanks for watching!

@Electrobilia 11 ай бұрын

After opening the butterfly valve on the TB tht wide, would you not have to usually reset the ECU? I've known opening the valve this wide to make the car go into limp home mode + terrible starting etc without this reset...

@DespairRepair 11 ай бұрын

Hi, and thanks for watching! On sam cars perhaps, in this case, what you see in the video is what really happens. The throttle body is cleaned and the car is started without any problems. The simplicity of it all is one of the reasons we made this video. But in case the throttle body was totally removed and cleaned, a reset would be necessary.

@bennygreene1421 9 ай бұрын

Mine opens when anyhow when at times I'm running my vehicle hard from 0--60. Opens WIDE.

@machoratv673 Жыл бұрын

This video is more informative than oders✌

@JC-ps2zy Жыл бұрын

Can a dirty throttle body cause voltage surges? Tricking pcm maybe? Had new alt belt and tensioner new battery but getting battery light and rough idle voltage surge dips

@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for watching, and sorry for the late reply. No, the throttle body can't affect the alternator voltage and system. But it can cause the rough idle which then causes an irregular alternator voltage.

@bennygreene1421 9 ай бұрын

It can definitely cause the throttle plate to stick a little.. Also can't hurt to clean MAF SENSOR

@ivoxii Жыл бұрын

I can't find where this is located on my 1998 p11 primera 2.0 GX, could you please let me know?

@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching! I'll be honest haven't worked on a car like that. The rule is to follow the air intake and you're bound to find it. So go from the air filter towards the engine. Hope this helps.

@MAGZIVE 2 жыл бұрын

Hey friend, I think I made a mistake I sprayed liberally and now theres some small puddle of the product sitting inside......dont know if that could harm the engine if turn on the vehicle.....what would you recommend

@greathey1234 2 жыл бұрын

It should be okay if you used carb cleaner

@Maccelerate Жыл бұрын

It'll burn out when the engine runs, no prob.

@Ihavesubswithnovideos 2 ай бұрын

While i was cleaning my throttle, the tiny pipe of the wd 40 got sucked inside i just left it there coz i couldn't get it out... Will that damage the engine 🥲

@wiseguy6140 Жыл бұрын

Will this work on a 2013 Kia Optima

@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching! The video shows the basic principle and if the throttle body is similar you can give it a try. Just watch out if you're going to open the butterfly valve so that you don't damage the mechanism for opening it (don't damage the gears inside the mechanism that open it).

@Ridestereo765 Жыл бұрын

Wish my 06 Jetta was that easy to clean lol mine sits on the front end of the intake manifold. Really needs to be cleaned, loss of power on acceleration and random engine stalls.

@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching! Yeah, in this case, it's really easy to do and effective. Don't want to be patronizing, but did you try to remove the air filter and spray through the air intake? This is also a popular solution for throttle bodies that are complicated to take off. Sometimes the better solution is to take the throttle body off immediately and properly clean it on the table, so to say.

@gymgeektraining 7 ай бұрын

Same for me. I have a 2015 golf and my throttle body intake is facing the manifold. Mine also has some extra part that seems to make the hose fit snug. Will try getting as close as possible to the opening and spray away. Will update . . .

@user-bz2ni9le9u 11 ай бұрын

I asked about able control asembley for throttle body onDodge Ram 1996

@HaydenKlein-xy4tn 10 ай бұрын

Can a dirty throttle body make your truck sound like a vacuum when you try to accelerate or rev it?

@DespairRepair 10 ай бұрын

Hi, and thanks for watching! I don't think so, it would rather stall, you'd get the check engine light, it would idle roughly, etc.

@CharliebDj Жыл бұрын

Can rubbing alcohol or seafoam or degreaser be lightly applied on a rag and used for the throttle carbon build up. Why does it have to be throttle body cleaner becuz other chemicals even a damp rag works?

@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching! Well, you can, but most people use it because it's the best chemical to remove grime and grease. The filth on the throttle body is very stubborn and sticky, this dissolves it very well. Besides this, it evaporates quickly and doesn't get into the air intake. By the way, if you decide to use other sprays or solvents try not to get any into the air intake, just in case.

@bennygreene1421 9 ай бұрын

WD 40 makes a throttle body spray cleaner.

@DespairRepair 9 ай бұрын

@@bennygreene1421 I'd recommend using the specific throttle body cleaner or carburetor cleaner, WD 40 is pretty greasy.

@bennygreene1421 9 ай бұрын

@@DespairRepair K

@bennygreene1421 9 ай бұрын

@@DespairRepair As for the throttle plate cleaning you also want the plate moving freely and not be dry?

@jamielamarche2276 Жыл бұрын

Good to hear a dutch accent

@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching, it's not Dutch 🙂

@jamielamarche2276 Жыл бұрын

@@DespairRepair Oh! My mistake then. But close by?

@martinwilliams5681 2 ай бұрын

when cleaning the inside of the valve do i have to have the ignition on ?

@DespairRepair 2 ай бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching! No, you don't but it mostly depends on the type of throttle body. If it opens using just a cable, then press the gas pedal or rotate the control lever on the throttle body and it will open. If it's an electronic system (like in the video) you'll need the ignition on and then press the pedal. In this case, even with the ignition on, the throttle body didn't react so I had to open the valve manually If you have to do this don't use too much force so you don't damage the throttle body. Also don't open it fully, rather just a couple of millimeters that will be enough for cleaning.

@martinwilliams5681 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much.@@DespairRepair

@DespairRepair 2 ай бұрын

@@martinwilliams5681 you're welcome and thanks for watching!

@rinor3681 Жыл бұрын

Hi , when the car is turned off my throttle body its staying open , is it normal ?

@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching! To my knowledge, it shouldn't be that way. Once you turn off the engine or take your foot off the gas pedal, it should close.

@user-bz2ni9le9u 11 ай бұрын

I need to see a picture of the cable assemley

@robertserrato3596 2 ай бұрын

I had my computer worked on when I got the car back it was idling rough when the car is add a red light. Some videos say to turn the ignition to on then off twice on the third time turn the car on put your e-brake on, step on the brake, then put the car on drive. The engine should idle normal RPM after about 5 or 7 minutes. If this doesn't work then you should clean the throttle.

@DespairRepair 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@TheCrokxx 2 жыл бұрын

The valve doesn't descalibrate when you touched it?

@DespairRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching! No, it didn't but I was careful when doing this. When I started the car after cleaning, everything was OK.

@robertclinton3259 2 жыл бұрын

It did for me but the idle relearn is easy to do

@ReneeMalone 4 ай бұрын

How do you take off the hose?

@DespairRepair 4 ай бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching! Do you mean the hose on the engine cover?

@LorCruddyZone23 Жыл бұрын

can you use wD40

@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching! No, don't use WD 40, it's too greasy and won't do the job properly

@victorgalvan406 Жыл бұрын

Always spray on the rag!

@warpig23 Жыл бұрын

YOUR SO SMART> YOU MUST BE THE SMARTEST MAN IN THE WORLD...

@robertserrato3596 2 ай бұрын

So should the RPM be at about 1000 when the car stops at a stop sign

@DespairRepair 2 ай бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching! The exact number is 900 rpm in most cases.

@scottykilmer3920 4 күн бұрын

That depends every car has a different idle rpm, most cars idles at 700 to 850rpm. 1000 rpm is high idle i would be looking at vacuum leaks in this case.

@landonhardt7180 2 ай бұрын

I have a 2011 Mazda 6 sedan with the 4 banger I just pulled off the air to show the throttle body and that thing is jammed packed with gunk. I’m cleaning it now and hoping it’s what the issue is

@josephmangwengmoepya7263 10 ай бұрын

Can it be repaired or not

@DespairRepair 10 ай бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching! It can be cleaned successfully in most cases.

@843idfa Жыл бұрын

You're flushing all the dirt into the engine, doing more harm than gооd. You have to remove it and clean it. People see this 3:32 which looks clean, but don't see what it looks like inside.

@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching and sharing! The intention of the video was to show a quick fix without taking off the throttle body. The proper way to do it is to take it off as you've said, but many people are reluctant to do this as it's more complicated and time-consuming. Also (at least from personal experience) this works just fine in most cases. It's certainly worth the try. Regarding the flushing, the spray evaporates quickly so I haven't noticed much gunk in the intake afterward. At least not more than there was before.

@843idfa Жыл бұрын

@Despair Repair Throttle body cleaner doesn't evaporate quickly, it's not meant to, you spray it into the valve and let it sit for a few seconds then flush it away. I cleaned mine recently which hadn't been cleaned for 13 years. So much soot came out it was like mud. I certainly don't want that goo going down my engine.

@DeGier 10 ай бұрын

With me when I give gas, the valve opens a bit, normally it has to half,be cleaned up to so it is useful?

@chavenyenketswamy1498 3 ай бұрын

Some say you not supposed to push against that butterfly valve or you could damage the mechanism. Wouldn't it be better to remove the entire unit so the dirt doesn't accumulate inside.

@DespairRepair 3 ай бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching! You're right, the better option is to take off the throttle body and clean it completely and thoroughly. But this video is meant mainly for people with less experience in mechanics or who can't do a more complicated repair. Especially since this helps lots of times. I did this personally a couple of times, no damage or problems, of course, you need to be careful with the butterfly valve, it has to be opened slowly. Regarding the filth, if you use a spray and some cloth or a small brush you can clean it very well, the spray evaporates and the filth that falls in the intake is insignificant. Hope this helps and sorry for writing a novel 🙂

@rustyvessel5086 Жыл бұрын

Where does all the gunk go when you clean your throttle body while still bolted in? Your engine... Take the time to remove it trust me

@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for watching and for sharing. You're right, the best option, especially when the throttle body is seriously filthy, is to take it off and give it a good clean. But the point of the video is to show another less complicated and quicker option that can also solve the problem. Also, it's much more convenient for people who have less knowledge around cars and mechanics. Regarding the gunk and spray, the spray evaporates and most of the gunk comes out when carefully cleaned with a cloth. From personal experience, it's definitely worth the try before taking the throttle body off.

@bonganikhumalo221 2 ай бұрын

Very good question bro

@Erelio 2 ай бұрын

I used good rags and completely cleaned both sides . Car is running like a champ

@longlove4u Жыл бұрын

Some bad move here...dont push on tb butterfly ETB will break! Can dsmage Tps.

@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching and sharing! In this case, it works fine as long as you're careful. From personal experience, it's the same for lots of other cars.

@johnvega2528 Жыл бұрын

Does the car need to be on ?

@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын

Hi, and thanks for watching! No, the engine must be off.

@davidclark3147 24 күн бұрын

Everybody I read on KZfaq with electronic throttle body says you turn that ignition on and have someone press the Gas pedal In fact you said it but didn't DO IT what's with that

@DespairRepair 23 күн бұрын

Hi, and thanks for watching! In case of the Skoda, the butterfly valve on the throttle body turns only when you press the gas pedal while the engine is running. A bit inconvenient for cleaning. So, cleaning is only possible like in the video.

@lazaruswidyoprasetyo4122 Жыл бұрын

lho koinnya kok di paksa buka dengan tangan, apa tidak rusak itu dan kacau

@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching! If the translator did a good job, the answer would be: no the throttle body valve is OK, it doesn't break. But you have to be careful when opening it and not use too much force. Hope this helps.

@arvindonner8976 Жыл бұрын

A Skoda is basically a VW, right? I mean VW owns Skoda last time I heard.

@DespairRepair Жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching! Yes, it is. It's basically the same company, just different brands.

@MrBlps Жыл бұрын

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@keithkeith2 11 ай бұрын

Do not try this method on a nissan unless you want youre day ruined. Disconnect the battery, remove and clean the throttle body and re learn the throttle body.

@DespairRepair 11 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for watching and for sharing your knowledge and experience. What you've explained is the right way to do it but the point of the video is to show a quick alternative, especially to people who have less knowledge and experience around mechanics. Since the procedure shows results in the majority of cases (at least from personal experience), it's certainly worth the try this way.

@robotpicnic6508 2 ай бұрын

Better to just remove it for cleaning. All the buildup is on the back side. It's just 4 bolts.

@DespairRepair 2 ай бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching! You're right, this video is meant to show the easier option for less experienced people. More of a first aid measure but nevertheless effective

@user540000 9 ай бұрын

That one is easily accessible, just remove it from the engine to clean it properly so that it doesnt dump all that in the engine, you can also change out the gasket while its off, gasket is under 10 dollars

@AB-dl1hz 9 ай бұрын

The point of the video is doing it without taking it off I guess that went over your head