How To Clean a Throttle Body ~ The RIGHT Way

[@alexrush5780]

Just spent the afternoon thoroughly cleaning my mustang that’s been dead since last summer. Started up and drove no problem after a $10 fix using this video. You’re the best man thank you!

[@tack3411]

Yeah Gumout, marvel mystery oil, and seafoam have given me TONS of good luck with old worn out not running machines, couple of them not running for over a decade

[@alibairos8934]

THANK YOU, SIR!!! - my wife's 2004 Explorer hadn't been started since February (CV-19, y'know); replaced battery but car stuck in limp home mode, codes P211/2112 (throttle actuator stuck open/closed). A thorough cleaning per your clear instructions and it runs like normal. Cost=$0.00; already had cleaners and scrubbier.

[@Jan-gq6nz]

This is the most comprehensive , easy to understand instruction for cleaning the TB that I've seen...I now need to get up the courage to do it! Thank you!

[@carlosabreuv]

Totally agree.

[@richardbustin4140]

I was having problems with my car and was quoted R4500 for new throttle body, saw this video and decided to follow it and do as explained, long story short car works, money saved, great video.

[@BroadwayLTDProductions]

Yeah shops are like that. That is why I mostly work on my own car especially since I drive for Uber and put a TON of miles on the car!

[@final0222]

IMPORTANT! If your throttle body is an electric one, don't force open the butterfly as you may break the spring inside. Also the adaptation without vcds or vagcom might work, but always check on a forum of your car on how-to do it properly, as if you aren't prepared it's cost more than let a mechanic clean it for you

[@final0222]

@Thatbeanieguy If the TB is controller by wire from gas pedal? then it's not electric. Most cars in the last 15-20 years are electric controlled.

[@9aws.14]

Yepp I tried to clean mine the way he is cleaning it in this video throttle body went bad because I used my hand to opsen it

[@salvatorespalato3503]

Getting my throttle body cleaned on my car has worked absolute wonders. My car was stalling sometimes when stopping and getting it cleaned has stopped it wanting to stall. I'm so happy. 🤞🏻🇦🇺

[@t.stephengardner8151]

I thank you for the insight as to why my 2006 Trailblazer is stalling and running rough when stopped. That's what I was looking for when I Googled how to clean the throttle body.

[@bojanpetric5030]

Helped with idle problem, thanks a lot, just done it today and car from almost dead, and choking and spitting missfire explosion to normal idle work, can't beleive this was problem that much, once again thanks for help

[@justinstevenson2061]

Ya fingers crossed it works for me!! Started sputtering and stalling, threw ecm code which shows either bad air or fuel intake. Most people said MAF or fuel filter. Changed the MAF no luck. Fought the “quick disconnect” fuel lines to change the filter. Aaaaaaaannndddd nothing. Heard my throttle whining and clicking so going to take it apart and see......

[@markphilpot4981]

Very good basic cleaning video! You did not forget safety issues and kept it real! Not everyone has all the tools, but a torque wrench can be borrowed or rented so it is not that hard. The key on torque is not to overdo it. Some guys think you have to grunt it or it isn’t tight. That is another trip to buy a part that isn’t cheap! Duh!

[@seandunks3526]

No need for a torque wrench at all it’s just extra

[@bluemonday2000]

​@@seandunks3526shut up nerd

[@Siillky]

Best throttle body cleaning video I’ve ever seen

[@Tony-Rinaldo]

What you got on my 40, homie?

[@jeffc6832]

Perfect timing, my wife's '09 Sonata just had a no-start yesterday due to a dirty throttle body.

[@TonyTorzido]

$800 dollars for a new one and labor. Just bought some spray and old brush. $10 lol. Thx G

[@Ericsaidful]

Its odd to me that humans in modern society spend so much of their lives in cars yet oftentimes know so little. Believe this will become a required bit of learning at home for my 3 kids.

[@nicolasfernandez7402]

@@Ericsaidful I have a boy on the way and you bet ill be teaching him young on how an engine works.

[@tallpaul9475]

It is so easy to pull remove and put a new one, I bet it would be much less than $800.

[@CorbinAce]

@@Ericsaidful Your' comment jogged my memory of when my father bought me my first car in 1951 so I could get a job. When he handed me the keys his comment was you better learn how to work on this thing, you're not calling me at 3:00 in the morning if you get stuck. It was a 1937 Plymouth. :O)

[@mrclean2108]

@@tallpaul9475 mine also costs upwards of 800 lol think he meant the throttle body itself is 800 and then labor is extra

[@sarahscarborough4995]

Great tutorial! The way the process was explained leaves no gaps in understanding throttle body cleaning. Thank you.

[@RickyPisano]

The best throttle body cleaning vid I've ever seen on KZbin. And I've watched a LOT. THANKS A MILLION BRO!!

[@dc76384]

Excellent video. Very thorough. You even remembered the small details that alot of people miss, as in cleaning the mating surface of the TB and intake, also replacing the gasket.

[@johnaclark1]

Some manufacturers don't want you spraying the cleaner directly in the TB because they have special grease on the shaft that can be washed out. Spraying on a rag and wiping it is the preferred method. Also a lot of them have special coatings that can be removed by some harsh cleaners. I'm not sure the scotch brite would be good to use on something like that so be sure and check your service data before cleaning. Lastly, some vehicles it is impossible to readapt the TB learn values without an expensive bidirectional scan tool (like VCDS.) You can end up with some wierd stuff going on with idle. Honda, for example, will not learn the idle without the bidirectional scan tool.

[@sony12345111]

Actually a way around that with Honda is doing a ECM relearn by disconnecting the battery ends and touching then together for 15-30 mins. That forces the car to relearn everything.

[@johnaclark1]

@@sony12345111 Nope. That does not reset the PCM, nor does it clear the TP data necessary to do an idle relearn. Been there done that and it doesn't work. I've tried it. I can say that definitively on an 08 Odyssey 3.5L V6. It clears all the stored codes and may clear some other data I'm not aware of but not the TP data.

[@sony12345111]

@@johnaclark1 interesting, we do that at the dealership all the time because it's faster then finding a scan tool. I haven't had to do it that often but on the two cars I tried it worked

[@johnaclark1]

@@sony12345111 Yeah, when I finally got the scan tool that would do the job it has a data PID that allows you to see the status of the idle relearn. Disconnecting the battery and holding the terminals together would not put that PID into "learning." It stayed at complete. Only a "PCM Reset" or "Clear TP data" would change it from "complete" to "learning," followed by "complete" after about 10-15 mins of idle with no loads on.

[@johnaclark1]

@@TheRobertChannel It's not false information. I have an 08 Odyssey that would NOT relearn the idle until the TP data was cleared with the scan tool. The idle learn PID stayed at "complete" until I reset with the tool and it then changed to "Learning" and then 10 minutes or so of idling changed to "complete" and was fixed. I tried your method. It didn't work. Trust me, I tried everything and ended up having to buy a bidirectional scan tool. Once I cleared the TP data all worked well.

[@rogerpr364]

Wow! This is THE best school of servicing throttle body, Thanks for posting this, very much apriciated!!

[@yanislavslavkov3564]

For old cable driven body on Peugeot is 15 Sec key switch on, 15 sec key switch off than switch on again start the car and leave it to idle till operating temp and cooling fans turn on . For new models its similar technique but with diagnostic tool :) Great Videos , im working in Peugeot dealership. Cheers

[@mr.sharik]

So on newer (2005+) models you actually NEED propper diagnostic computer to relearn after cleanin dirty throttle body - no more handy key switch on and off for that? My 1007 1.4 petrol started to work like a diesel after throttle body cleaning..

[@rw5640]

T to yu uyyy

[@rochareels]

Absolutely worked like a charm. I left the battery connected and also moved the butterfly to clean. First time after cycling keys had a check engine light and the RPM settled a bit over 1,000 . It worked itself out after another key cycle. Settled in a tad under 8,000 rpm. Fixed the jitters on idle, real smooth. MK4 Golf with 144,000 miles. Thanks again for a clear useful video!!

[@Lost_AtSea_]

Your lucky that butterfly didn’t chop your finger off. Always disconnect the battery

[@eazyonewiththeforce]

Ok sir this is a great video. Definitely learned something. Just got my VW back from the dealership they cleaned the Throttle body and on my way home my tac would not go over 3k I did the key on then off and it worked. Thanks again

[@Cheepchipsable]

Pretty slack of them not to do it before returning the car to you. May have been some other fault.

[@BigDaddysGarage]

Your how to videos are so nice and detailed. I don't even own or work on any VW's, but I still like watching your videos! Thank you for making such great content!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you so much for that. I tried to make this video apply to all cars, just with a lean on VW.

[@stewartrivers2730]

Lol this guy 🤣

[@brownbunny2513]

Thank you so much for making this video. My 2010 Chyrsler 300, has never seen a throttle body cleaning, but it will tomorrow.

[@krasimir424]

I have kia forte koup 2010 and haven't cleaned the throttle yet. Thanks for posting

[@jasonrainwater1218]

Thorough, articulate, clear . Home run podnuh. I will be referring back to this video soon to clean my throttle. Hats off to ya !!!!

[@matthewshambler2644]

The difference that doing a throttle body adaptation can make is amazing! In SA we have a lot of Mk3 Golfs/Jettas and "Citi Golfs" that use the Bosch MP9 EFI system. The TB's get gummed up and the stepper motor struggles more and more to stabilise idle- a good clean and adaptation (channel 098 on a Launch scan tool) and you're good to go! Even works on getting a car with a 268,272,276 degree cam to idle "properly".

[@RepairRenovateRenew]

I'd say don't use a scrubby pad if your throttle plate is coated, like in a Mazda Miata. Personally id say avoid abrasive action if possible. That said awesome vid mate

[@slygrinko253]

why?

[@seanwatts392]

@@slygrinko253 because you can scratch around the throttle plate and air can escape and make your idle more rough

[@slygrinko253]

@@seanwatts392 got it, thank you

[@jordonboring3729]

a scrubby pad is not going to scratch aluminum...

[@metzmatu8409]

The aluminium plate is not the concern, its the coating surface may get damage

[@mr.nobody4900]

Wow, I am blown away by this video...So helpful thank you, Mr for making this video.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@myskullisred]

Really love the little tips/tricks you add in along the way (e.g. 3:00 & 3:30). Little things like that are so helpful to novices like me.

[@condor5635]

Great video. Funny I clean mine today and used a screwdriver handle to hold it open just like you did. Brilliant minds think alike! I just use acetone since it’s 80 to 90% of what’s in a spray bottle of CRC throttle bottle. Thanks for posting!

[@s7powell87]

Explained to perfection and done so thoroughly. Thank you for sharing and for all the other helpful comments.

[@zuilok]

If you wanna call this throttle body dirty. I am not sure what you´d call the one I once cleaned on a mk3 golf. It had like a solid milimeter of crud all over the inside.

[@miralemnermina142]

Yup, same with my mums Punto

[@zuilok]

@@miralemnermina142 Haha my mum has a punto. I am afraid to touch it because it just seems to be falling apart by its own.

[@brandonburt4244]

zuilok dude my mk4 vr6 had so much shit in there...

[@miralemnermina142]

@@zuilok Which gen one? This one has +200 000km and has been abused all his life but it's reliable as fuck

[@HumbleMechanic]

That is how my MK3 was too. LOL

[@pogchampminku2535]

Our family car is a 2015 holden commodore sv6 wagon. Yesterday we took it to the mechanic because the RPM was quite low (around 500, should be 750-1000) and it stalled a few times. I did some research and it said a vacuum leak or a dirty throttle body were the two most common causes of this issue and I was right! the mechanic said it was the throttle body so he gave it a clean and the car is back to normal!

[@dwalto1977]

Keep in mind that some manufacturers coat the throttle body bore with a specialized material and if you clean it aggressively, as this video instructs, you will remove the coating and the valve will not seal properly in the bore. This will create a higher than normal idle.

[@wellnesspathforme6236]

Maybe use a plastic "brillo" pad version to do the scrubbing to avoid scratching off the coating. Let it soak for a bit longer and scrub a bit longer. Recommend this be done on cooking pots and pans, too. Keeps residual metal from being ingested and keeps the pans in better shape so they last longer.

[@wellnesspathforme6236]

Use a plastic woven dish scrubber instead of the green scour pads. Let the chemical sit for a little longer and scrub a little longer. Recommend you do the same technique for your dishes, too -- using dish appropriate cleaning supplies, of course. Your pans will last longer and you will reduce the micro dose of metals that end up in your food.

[@dayohadayhart]

How to lubricate the throttle plate shaft and what grease is used?

[@dwalto1977]

@@dayohadayhart it should really never require lubrication.

[@dwalto1977]

@@wellnesspathforme6236 I wouldn't scrub it at all. I've never seen a throttle body in a modern engine that was dirty enough to cause idle issues. If it is, you have other issues. If it does need cleaned, use a lint free cloth and some throttle body cleaner.

[@khatokhato9350]

What I do like in your channel, it is comprehensive. You use comprehensive set of tools, you narrate comprehensive directions, spray comprehensive cleaner. Before dismantling throttle body it's better to disconnect negative terminal off the battery. Touch the valve gently and do not let it shut violently! The throttle valve is actuated by the small motor which is aligned to the small plastic gears. That gears are likely get damaged when the opened throttle valve is let shut violently. Also I want to mention here some throttles feature the grid beyond the valve. The grid if you observe carefully its surface you can discern has its side next to valve edged section, whilst the other side is sloped and smooth. I don't know what this grid stands for, but I can speculate it alignes and disperses air intake to eliminate turbulence. I can say among numerous channels your narration is the most comprehensive.

[@mariorrodriguez535]

Seems you understood very well. let me ask you, how I do the compensation if I don't have any type of computer He used?

[@khatokhato9350]

@@mariorrodriguez535 just don't move throttle, get it washed with spray

[@mariorrodriguez535]

@@khatokhato9350 I've been watching several videos, some of them like this one remove the Throttle body like this one and relearn the sensors, I found another one who remove but don't move the flappers at all to avoid the relearning process. They say spraying without removing cause some damages in the block.

[@davegillett4036]

This is exactly the information i need right now! Thank you! 😁

[@DriversMagic]

I have never heard of anyone here in Denmark who remember to clean the throttle body. Thanks to show me how it should be done.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Glad to help! Most of the times folks wait until there is an issue to clean it. If it’s easy to get to like the car I used, it’s worth doing it as Preventative Maintenance. 😎😎😎

[@amak1131]

I did similar on my 97 Saturn SL2 as I was able to get the throttle body off easily. Gas pedal needed a kick to engage, fixed it!

[@MrGreenelight]

amak1131, I have a 2001 Saturn L300. I suspect I may have a throttle body issue. What were the symptoms with yours.

[@CerronPritchett]

I might have to do that on mine with the throttle body it starting idling high this morning.

[@MrMatt713]

make sure you replace the gasket, even if it looks good those cars are picky. Had a Saturn with a weird idle creeping high idle and it turns out it was the throttle body gasket.

Just had to do this to my car. Was running like crap and I knew what it was right away. Runs great now!

[@yednekachewmechal9935]

This is exactly the best information i need right now! how do i reset the computer after cleaning without using a computer?

[@cowboyexecution3642]

Disconnect the negative post on the battery for a couple of minutes

[@lafamilia9328]

Just did my 06 Jeep Grand Cherokee (replace IAC Valve too) following your video. Just what to reach out and say thx video was perfect step by step. Jeep feels better, runs smoother. Again thx

[@mentaldan666]

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[@HumbleMechanic]

💙💙💙

[@nelsonconchinha2064]

I'm not a mechanic, but this video seems very thorough. Good job!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you

[@jeffreylouism]

Perfect video, very professional and well thought out. Keep it up. 👍🏆

[@marialab1292]

Thank you ! Great explanation/demo in a not too fast manner. Planning on doing this to my 4runner when the weather breaks

[@shadowopsairman1583]

Always use tb cleaner and clean towels, qtips. Do not use straight carb cleaner as it can destroy certain plastics. You can spray the intake opening down too.

[@jeanlouisroederer5140]

Great video and clear explanation. I like how careful you are and the cautions you advise. Thanks

[@Sloppyjalopy123]

Great vid, you should give us a vid on cleaning a MAF sensor properly.

[@HumbleMechanic]

I’m not a fan of cleaning MAFs in many situations. But that comes from seeing so many MK4 MAFs screwed up haha

[@ntheq3982]

2 QUESTIONS. 1. Will cleaning the throttle body as described be as good as buying a replacement? Some Golf TBs cost $500 +/-, maybe they are much better than self-cleaned? 2. Is there an air filter that should be replaced more often to help prevent the junk from building up in TB in the first place? I have a 2013 Golf, 48,500 miles, was driven up north & sold in TX

[@theamerican7080]

Finally, some CORRECT automotive advice.

[@krysp8848]

There are also some vehicles that have two coolant hoses (inlet/outlet) running through the throttle body (like on a 2013 Hyundai Sonata). Cleaning procedures have you unscrew the throttle body from the intake but not disconnecting the coolant hoses and cleaning in the engine bay. Relearn procedure is: The battery must read above 10-volts and engine temperature must be above 41.5 degrees for learning to complete successfully. 1) Turn the ignition key ON for at least 10 seconds and then OFF for at least 10 seconds. This procedure allows the ECM to automatically learn the throttle valve position.

[@Engineer9736]

Your relearn procedure boils down to "use the car" 😂

[@jjscheckel2]

Thanks!

[@coorsman5499]

Great video appropriate all the videos you put out alway super informative I own a 2010 Silverado that’s need a cleaning what kind of affordable device could I buy to reset the throttle body

[@AgustinaQuinteroFelix]

Hi there. do i has to disconnect the bactery termial. or not.

[@carlosmaurencig6763]

Great video and tip about the Key-On relearn Thanks

[@supermnm7207]

Thanks a lot! I just saved a lot of money buying a $5 cleaner. mM car now runs completely fine

[@thurm101]

Super Mario Took me about $5 fir the cleaner and gasket.

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

Btw electrical contact cleaner works just as good. Probably safer on plastics too.

[@GymChess]

Thats what I used. I didn't even remove the throttle body and just sprayed blindly all over it since I couldn't see what it looked like inside anyway. I noticed that there was a difference in how the car responded. One can also repeat the process at a later point though. Of course the best is to just remove it all together but if it involves reprogramming it and getting a new gasket if not available, it's better to avoid it.

[@Cyclingmasterseller]

I heard that moving the fly by hand may hurt the motor that drives it? But you seem to do it without any questions -- is this a good idea? It does, however, seem necessary to open it by hand, how else could you clean what needs to be cleaned otherwise.

[@steprockmedia]

This vid was really well done. I appreciate it.

[@JorgeRodriguez-po7kx]

Definitely

[@zackpoire7095]

Very helpful, did the same yesterday now watching to double check everything. Thanks man!

[@thurm101]

Great video. Just got done on my Honda. Really easy maintenance. I disconnected the battery. Took it off completely so that I can do the backside. It was extremely dirty. I bought the car secondhand. Looks as if this has never been done. Lost a little coolant. But that was ok. Now how does the relearn process process goes on a Honda ?

[@metzmatu8409]

Perform a Honda throttle body relearn Reinstall the Honda throttle body using a new gasket and torque to specifications. Now that the carbon buildup is gone, you must “teach” the computer where the fully closed position is. This is called a Honda throttle body relearn or Honda throttle body reset. Shops perform a Honda throttle body reset with a scan tool, but you can perform it manually by following this procedure: 1) Turn the ignition key to the RUN position for 2-seconds. Do not start the engine. 2) Start the engine and run it at 3,000 RPM until the radiator fans come on. 3) Then let the ending idle for five minutes with no loads (lights, heated seats, rear defogger, blower motor, radio, etc OFF) 4) After five minutes, shut off the engine.

[@likesrush]

Anyone know how to do a relearn on a 2003 VW Passat W8 wagon (4.0 L) throttle body?

[@linkedup7346]

Great video...You approach the technical side and the common sense side very well.. Now I won't go and spray dirt from the throttle body into the engine . I'll just spray some on a cloth or shop towel and clean by hand. I don't suspect this particular car has a very dirty throttle body. Looks like I'll soon find out.

[@user-xk5so7wb2t]

Awesome job cleaning T.B. But why did you leave the intake manifold so dirty (7:29-7:35)???

[@jpscout8002]

Fantastic video. Thank you for actually taking the unit off.

[@tellyfuxnbeast]

Another method to re learn your idol.. Start the car and let it get up to operating temperature Press your emergency brake in. Pressed the brake paddle And put your car and drive. Keep your foot on the brake.. Let the car idle for atleast one minute and then turn on the AC and let idle for atleast 1 minute Final release the E brake and take it for a quick drive so it will re learn the way you drive Done!!!💪

[@nottelling4828]

The Throttle Body Relearn Procedure for 5th Gen camaro is much simpler: Idle for 3 mins, then turn off car for 1 min, then idle again for 3 mins. If it's still not idling correctly, take it for a spin at 44+ mph and then let it idle again. Voila.

[@asusgoncalves]

I can’t do that, mine is standard 😬😂

[@juancervantez7149]

Not Telling I have a 5th gen having that problem should I just do those steps when I’m at 44mph I just let go again till it idles how?? Sorry for my ignorance I know nothing about mechanic work. But mine is just wants to take off I cleaned the throttle body and know I try to come to a red light and all it wants to do is take off fast or jump like all accelerated it’s weird. Don’t have no check engine light nothing but that

[@BEINGOOD77]

Finally I getting the bugs, issues cleared up. Thank you. ZZ Top.

[@nickolastiguan]

Cleaning the TB and MAFS feels oddly satisfying to me

[@edwardmissouri2216]

Always check to see if it's okay to move the plate manually on your particular car. You may mess up the settings. I was able to gently move my plate on my 2015 impala 3.6. The computer may adjust the calibration, or you may need to do a simple procedure to recalibrate.

[@corradokid90]

Great video Charles!!! Keep them coming. Happy Holidays to you and your family

[@rallywrc2002]

My audi a6 3.2 had cel and codes, it would even drop to a limp mode. This fixed em, at least so far. Ty Sir

[@trollaphobic]

Toyotas just disconnect the battery for a few minutes. Itl forget everything. All the throttle and adjusted fuel mapping are reset, which is totally annoying cuz after disconnecting the battery its totally not uncommon for a vehicle to run rough or even stall for like a day as the computer relearns and adapts.

[@carnage50x]

trollaphobic most Toyotas have a capacitor in the computer to store power for a minute or so. if you change the battery quickly it'll still remember. I've done it a few times on multiple Toyotas.

[@darylkik777]

Thanks for putting it simple and easy terms. I will be checking out more of your videos.

[@AlexKalicinski]

Cool! and thank you for the help. You rock!

[@ken808surf]

I think you nailed my problem at the very end. 94 yj wow nobody ever talks about this step. Relearn the throttle body Is that for real?

[@mikejf4377]

Great video, why are you not wearing nitrate gloves, they can deal with the chemicals better.

[@HumbleMechanic]

I didn't have any at the time. LOL IT was just before I got the green ones I have been wearing.

[@billyquaide1902]

Green Scrubby pad was a good recommendation. Toothbrush gunks up quickly and pads go further and work well to reach if you don't want to take throttle body off. (2004 Sienna ltd 6cyl)

[@Nobody-U-Want-2-Know]

Are you certain I need to use an old toothbrush?

[@manuelsalvatierra2940]

He said a cheap new one is fine too

[@HumbleMechanic]

It’s how I get my wife to use a new brush. Haha she holds on to them too long

[@FourDigitedMenace]

Looool hanging her out to dry XD poor misses H. @@HumbleMechanic

[@cheesemons]

You could also use your brother's toothbrush like the other youtuber.

[@jupiter452]

I didn't take throttle body out on my chevy express it is very easy to access when you take mas and ducting off. Man that thing didn't look so bad at first but when I pushed on it it was seized all the gunk I was getting out with shop towl was astonighing... letting it sit overnight to evaporate any fumes left over. Squeaky clean and I can't wait to have my performance and mpg back... I will update when I start her in the am :)

[@johnnicastro5931]

How is she runnin?

[@jupiter452]

@@johnnicastro5931 runs perfect. Getting better gas milage and no more sluggish or surgy feeling excelleration.

[@xhesizai4193]

Does you manually moving the throttle up and down mess up the throttle “calibration”? Lol

[@MrMleri]

Hello my friend... If loss calibration how I can restore in home alone?? Thanks

[@luissoto1491]

There's usually a screw that is used to adjust it, don't mess with it though unless you're into tuning.

[@olenaerhardt7725]

Best film on Throttle Body cleaning + 100s very useful tips for many other car projects. Thank you very much for such a detailed film. Can you immerse the removed throttle body in the degreaser and after washing it go over with throttle body cleaner? And can you avoid that procedure with resetting the TB position? I don't have VCDS. Thank you again.

[@sylvester6836]

That intro song is so damn old school 😂

[@HumbleMechanic]

Hahaha I thought it was fitting. 😂

[@blairguinea1337]

HumbleMachanic Sir........I have to say your vids are so informative and man you really know what your doing. with ya style nature thankyou.

[@HumbleMechanic]

I appreciate that!

[@greer8288]

Whoa you lost me when you started talking about the computer stuff at 9:07. I don't have one if those things and I ain't going to buy one

[@victormedina177]

The scotch bright is an abrasive stuff, it damages the smooth slicky surface coating of the throttle.

[@ItsPaulby]

Hard to concentrate with that R32 in the background.... come on man...

[@HumbleMechanic]

She’s pretty rad

[@blairguinea1337]

Yeah the r32 is pretty nice, those things haul !

[@K-carbon]

Got this done in my local vw garage 185 euro to get it cleans.only reason I brought it was I have no scan tool to reset set it back up correctly again interesting to see the process

[@michaelwalker4416]

That throttle was clean already, compared to the black one I just cleaned. My girl was like, you bought a new one... best sex ever

[@TheUberdude14]

Oof this hits home lol, clean vw throttle body's daily at work. Customers really notice the difference when done properly

[@apexkeeper]

Dont try this on one of fords goofy coated throttle bodies!

[@Blazer02LS]

They make a coating same cleaner but it's anemic compared to the good stuff...

[@CheezyDee]

Meh, I clean it anyway with regular TB cleaner. What's it going to do, rust?

[@IIGrayfoxII]

@@CheezyDee Knowing ford. YES

[@apexkeeper]

@@CheezyDee They start developing problems with sticking once the coating is removed.

[@arkrainflood]

question: if one does NOT do an adaptation, might the computer self adapt/learn after a few cycles after cleaning the throttle?

[@mig21m13]

This is classical for "das auto" cars, full of oil inside of throttle body.

[@atusayesimwaka7368]

Very elaborate , very clear explanation, safety issues well explained

[@HumbleMechanic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@scoots8519]

Finally found out what happen to Forest Gump after he quit running, became throttle body mechanic.

[@ThyWorm327]

having some idling issues with my mitsibishi shogun pinin 1.8, to the point where now it is starting up but after around 2 minutes it gets very low revs then cuts out all together.... reading a lot about throttle body being a common issue with this model so will give this a try! thanks so much :D

[@ahmetkaratas172]

Thanks a lot for this useful video. I have a 2011 Vw Polo 1.6 TDI DSG car. When I stop car engine shakes and a sound comes like "kis kis kis". One of mechanic said "problem on throttle" and other mechanic said "I checked throttle it close comletely, problem on flywheel". What do you think about this problem?

[@maelrodder9091]

Can you clean the IAC valve on an electronic throttle body? Do they get dirty overtime like any other cable throttle body?

[@dakota47v8]

Dear humble mechanic I own a 2014 chevy sonic rs 1.4 turbo automatic I plan on taking off my throttle body and totally clean it my question is two parts ... Is it ok to manually open throttle valve and will that mess with the electronics and how can I do a relearn without a computer bc I don't own one... Should I just unplug the both battery cables for a hour or someone suggested touching the neg and pos battery cables to do this which is safer ... Please help thank you ....

[@manuelleyva9335]

Hi, I cleaned and opened the butterfly and calibrated the throttlebody manually, do I still have to calibrate it with a scanner?, it’s a 2015 turbo Hyundai Veloster, thank you.

[@tallpaul9475]

I just did this to my 2005 GMC Canyon 3.5l (also the MAF with MAF cleaner) today. It was generating P0506 codes (idle lower than expected), which I could not find a direct answer to fix it. This process fixed it, now it idles around 700 vs 500 RPM.

[@4nge7]

so would not reprogramming the tb reduce engine performance? If so by how much?

[@c.518]

This the same for ford 500? Dont have torque or that rounded bit on for the socket. Dont have a lot of the fancy things you have. Can car idle and relearn? Thanks for the vid

[@twinpro7424]

Thank you for this video. The shop was trying to replace it. But it just needed to be cleaned. You saved me money! I subscribed so o can see more ways to save. Thank man!

[@stevendwoodruff]

Can you use mass air flow sensor cleaner for the solvent doing this cleaning process.

[@knapptlejonhuvad8248]

Thanks for video, if i dont have this spray, can i use water on a thoothbrush and do this or something u have at home? 😅