How To Clean Electronic Throttle Body | Hyundai Elantra | Santa Fe | Sonata | Tucson | Genesis Coupe

In this video I will show you how to clean the electronic throttle body on a Hyundai Elantra. This Elantra has 133,000 miles and it's the first time the throttle body was cleaned. This is a service you will want to perform if you find the idle rpm is not smooth or the car is stalling. This service can also be performed every 80,000 miles.
The cleaning procedure on these Hyundai is very simple. Follow the steps shown in this video and it should take only about an hour.
This cleaning procedure also apply to:
Genesis Coupe (BK) 2.0L: 2010 ~
Santa Fe (CM) 2.4L: 2010 ~
Santa Fe Sport (AN): 2013 ~
Sonata (NF) 2.4L: 2006 -2010
Sonata (YF): 2011 ~
Tucson (LM): 2010 ~
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[@johnware1503]

This is one of the best DIY videos- and not just car repairs- I've ever seen on the internet. Excellent video quality and instructions. Probably just save me about $150. Thanks!

[@franmora4263]

Did this on my Elantra 2013 , works great now 👍🏻

[@404notfound.....]

Excellent advice, I just did this service. Nice to see it validated!! Your repair videos are 100% !! 👍

[@TheSokodelic]

Did you have the same make and model?

[@nerycast]

No OBD scan, Thank you so much! Great news for this vehicle!

[@owldotmusic]

I've got 160k miles on my car, and our pcv systems dirty our intakes bad if you don't have a oil catch can. going to be doing this for sure. great vid.

[@donbrewster2304]

Great video. great angles on clip you got right to point and did not wander all over the place thanks a lot....don

[@sigifredozepeda]

Good stuff brother, just cleaned mine as it was shutting off on me on the road. Thanks for your channel

[@jerbsherb4391]

shutting off on you? Are you sure it was the throttle body that was the problem?

[@user-tc9qg9lf5q]

Dude was right on the money, from start to finish, awesome video I performed a cleaning yesterday, following the video exactly including the relearning process Runs fantastic btw 2015 with 105k miles

[@Kimlikestacooo]

Coming from someone who only knows how to change air filters and rotate tires, this video was great! I have a 2018 hyundai sonata that had jumping rpms, sometimes a long start then just started to stall while in park. After doing some research I found your video. It was extremely easy to do and saved me 100s of dollars!!! I spent about 18 on the cleaner and 18 on the torque wrench, and my car runs great!!!! Took me about 45 mins from start to finish. But now that I know how to do it could probably only take 20-30 next time. Thank you for this video it helped so much!!! To anyone who's skeptical. You can do it!!! Just follow his video step by step!!!🎉🎉

[@dial2fast]

Really appreciate you taking the time to leave your experience on doing this service on your own car. Good to hear you were able to do this yourself. Have a wonderful week!

[@Fele221]

Very professional! Thank you so much!

[@waltp3373]

Great concise video. I would use a 1/4" torque wrench for the bolts since low settings on 3/8" wrenches are usually not very accurate. That would be 70 to 104 inch lbs.

[@ReeaLLme]

Great tips and I liked how only important information was explained very well. The start of the engine sounded like a RAM truck starting. 7:03

[@style.session.saturday.9488]

Lol when he started it, I was like oh yeah 😏 that’s an Elantra, that’s exactly how mine sound when I start it! Lol it’s such a powerful start for a small car 😂😂

[@chopperchiar]

Hello, a very interesting video. I can apply this procedure to a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. I am referring especially to programming the opening of the throttle body that you do at the end of the video. greetings

[@athenasblueprint]

Amazing video. Thanks for giving us good angles and a clear step-by-step as well as explaining the reason for each step. I was going to take my car to a shop but I'm pretty confident I can do this despite my track record of causing bigger problems every time I attempt simple automotive maintenance 🥴

[@93aMike]

How'd it go??

[@phoenixMaxxOnShop]

Thank you dial2fast for making this video

[@stevenweiss2148]

EXCELLENT VIDEO. REMOVING THE THROTTLE BODY WAS UNNECESSARY AS I SEE IT. IT WAS CLEAN AS A WHISTLE AFTER CLEANING IT WITH THROTTLE BODY CLEANER. ONCE MORE MY ELANTRA HAS A RUBBER O RING ON THE BACK OF THE THROTTLE BODY. I CHOSE NOT TO OPEN A CAN OF WORMS. DECIDE FOR YOURSELFS.

[@MATIKKMUZIK101]

What is the u shaped tube on top of intake hose, does it come with hose if replacing? Mine has a small crack in it.

[@MD-star]

Great tips. Thanks

[@stevenweiss2148]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@NDG7583]

Hi thank you for sharing this video. I have Hyundai accent 1.6 2022..........do you think is the same method?

[@HiFiInsider]

do you know a good source to get a factory service manual? thank you for the video.

[@leoquin198]

I have a Tucson 2017, for a few days now when. I take my foot off the gas pedal is stays accelerated, recommendations? Have an appointment scheduled with the dealership on the 19th but this feels dangerous to drive

[@docmccarthy]

Does the cleaning work on a 2014 Sonata Turbo 2.0L? It would be helpful to know the generation years for the vehicles you are referring to. Thx.

[@rudym415]

Hello, I have an Elantra like this and was told that my Idle Air Control System RPM was lower than expected and to replace the Idle air control valve. My car stalls on red lights, should I do this?

[@alfredohernandez1978]

I have a 2018 tucson is the same procedure to re program the throttle?

[@hoists1829]

Awesome video 👍👍👍

[@richardfrazier2459]

Great video!! Does the relearn procedure apply to a 2013 Elantra GT?

[@user-id1yq7vi5t]

Thanks for the help my friend!!

[@mizzglamity56]

Hi what size and where can i get the bolts for the electronic throttle body? Very informative video by the way.

[@ginajulen3436]

Do you have to remove it to clean? My car is delaying to start i serviced and changed everything including the sparkplugs and still does it.. maybe oil pressure? Idk what to do

[@troyhenry3267]

Dial, can you do a video on how to perform a intake valve cleaning on the Santa Fe and the Accord V6 2010?

[@dgoode2846]

Excellent video 👍

[@peterrober12]

Friend, can you help me in part is the acceleration sensor I don't want to change everything only in the TPS sensor BUT I DON'T KNOW PART OF IT IS LOCATED MAYBE YOU CAN HELP ME THANKS

[@genericusername1365]

Is it the same procedure for a 2008 Sonata NF with the 3.3 V6?

[@sunilsamant1376]

Does the same applies to hyundai i30. Thanks

[@techtraveler4421]

Thank you!

[@Mkguardado]

Thank you so much! This video helps me a lot

[@dial2fast]

Glad it helped!

[@johnnicastro5931]

I have a 2011 elantra touring with the 2 litre. Would the process for cleaning as well as reprogramming be the same. Thanks man, great video.

[@gavin7715]

Will this work for 2017 Kia forte? it’s pretty much same engine

[@alfredobanchon6760]

How can I know what newton pound notes is in a 2017 hyundai tucson?

[@jayponce682]

Thank you very much.

[@user-ur7wr5oy6q]

The rest button on the steering wheel of my 2013 hyundai elantra limited is not working. Could it be a fuse?

[@Becontented]

Good day Sir, do you know how to do the resetting for Hyundai Accent 2015?

[@diytheproway782]

Does this particular throttle position reset method applies for a 2014 elantra gt GDI also? Awesome video man!

[@spaycemagic3383]

Will this work on 2013 Elantra Coupe?

[@geraldoibarrabaeza7257]

Good job

[@netjet305]

Will this work on a Hyundai Kona 2018?

[@todoslosmemes236]

Does a 2016 1.8L fits a 2011 Elantra?

[@Zaini-hf3nd]

Tq ..good info

[@christenw.1726]

Does this work for Hyundai Azera?

[@kobby60841]

Excellent video i have a 2014 elantra i need to do that but what button you need to push to resets the car i didn't see what part you push thxs

[@Mightybrownie]

As he said in the video, just push the ignition start button twice, leave it like that for 10 seconds and then turn off. After that wait 10 seconds and start the car

[@omegaman1409]

I followed all steps for some reason the p0106 code came up. Never touch the map sensor. I was assuming it was reusing the seal but everything was clean and torque down. I erased it twice so far hasn't come back. Still order the seal just in case.

[@docmccarthy]

Where do you find these data to which you are referring? Torque values, if the gasket needs replacing, how to reprogram the throttle body. Since you are only referring to an Elantra, but you are advertising that the a number of other vehicles can be serviced the same way, there should be data or links to data for these other models. Thanks. And could you please answer the questions in the comments? That would also be a big help.

[@johnnym6062]

For the reset.....Turn key for 10 seconds, wait 10 seconds, then start the car. Do you have to start it after 10 seconds to make it work, or can you come back later and start the car?

[@YamahaVirago1994]

Greattttt video

[@laurencerossi8693]

Great video. Performed this procedure to see if it would cure a strange noise I get when I turn engine off. Cleaned nicely but unfortunately did solve my issue. The noise sounds like a pst pst coming from front side of engine toward the battery side. Any thoughts would be appreciated. It is a 2013 Elantra Limited with 117k miles.

[@TheSokodelic]

Sounds like it could a vacuum leak. Not 100% sure though.

[@VladimirKolombet]

Mine is jerking at idle when I have the A/C turned on. Is this a throttle body cleaning fix or no?

[@deseanrender911]

Thanks home slice

[@troyhenry3267]

CAN you do a video on this vehicle on how to perform a valve intake cleaning using CRC intake valve GDI cleaner spray.? and best place to access the valves via vacuum hose, or intake manifold? I have 2016 Santa Fe Sport 2.4L.

[@dial2fast]

Sorry but I sold this car earlier in the year.

[@end-timezzz2649]

What if the idle is erratic when the ac is on

[@joselitohernandez8297]

Sir how to reset the ECU in proper way thank you and god bless im from the Philippines

[@dans8617]

Great video. Does the relearn procedure apply to 2015 Elantra ?

[@style.session.saturday.9488]

Yes

[@SCHARKBAIT11]

GREAT VIDEO! question at 1:19 that hose you disconnect.. once i did that it was leaking a little something... is that bad?

[@dial2fast]

It's a air breather hose, there shouldn't be any liquid. I wouldn't worry about it, it might be just some condensation. Just wipe it with a towel.

[@ZunzuGuerra]

What button you push twice?

[@SniperUSMC]

Thanks, great video. I was wondering why when my car idles it sometimes stalls. It seems to idle around 800 rpm. One other video stated that when driving the rpms jumps almost like the transmission is slipping and cleaningbthe throttle body fixes that too. Your thoughts on that?

[@dial2fast]

Dirty throttle plate usually causes issues during idle, not when driving. If it's a transmission issue, you will feel the slow shift or hard shift while driving.

[@sugarshane7131]

​@dial2fast Is is absolutely necessary to use a torque wrench?

[@Ahmad_Sya]

If my car before this idle at 600~700rpm, but now at 900.. could this be the cause?

[@T2P661]

I have a 2017 Hyundai Elantra limited and I been having stalling issues everytime I drive, can I still do the same procedures you did in the video?

[@Santiknws23]

Did you do it? And did you feel a difference after?

[@user-oq9cu5jj3y]

What make of torque wrench are you using and is it 3/8 or half inch

[@dial2fast]

I am using a 3/8" drive torque wrench which I bought 30 years ago. You can't buy that one anymore, but here is one on Amazon you can take a look: amzn.to/3KqS6Ml

[@mohamadnorsyahmi9284]

Hi sir, how about if mine got no push start button to reset because mine is using manual key? Elantra md 1.6, model 2014

[@robertweekes5783]

Instead of pushing ON twice you turn the key halfway, (don’t crank the ignition)

[@troyhenry3267]

Dial, Question: I have a 2.4L santa fe sport. With 98k miles. I need to do this procedure, but while cleaning throttle body, would this be good time now to perform a intake valve carbon cleaning as well since I am opening up the throttle body and do that too? Thoughts?

[@dial2fast]

I have not done the valve cleaning service before, but if you are thinking of using a product that sprays into the intake to clean the valves, then this can be a good time to do the service.

[@lanceozom]

Thank you buddy for this video, just want to clarify which press should I do during the reset of idle? I didnt see anything you press while resetting the idle

[@user-tc9qg9lf5q]

He has a key start, he briefly mentioned if you have a push start vehicle

[@woodyrichmond6543]

Any idea if you don’t have button starter?

[@owldotmusic]

This vid better than the one that has 1.3m views

[@InnovationTree]

How come the hose doesn’t get cleaned?

[@josephnguyen9504]

Just wonder have you done on 2013 Pathfinder or Infiniti QX60?

[@dial2fast]

I have not had to do this service on the Pathfinder.

[@cristiantules8301]

Great video! What is that black circle around the throttle plate on the back side?

[@user-tc9qg9lf5q]

Carbon buildup, clean all that off, rag and toothbrush

[@pankajrajput6239]

How to reprogram throttle body position on car which have key start not push button start

[@ivanbeltran87]

Error codes I received where indicating a problem with either throttle body or accelerator pedal, after replacing both. Found the issue to be liquid getting into ECU and shorting out. Creating check engine light codes and limp mode. I recommend checking ECU first. Prior changing out throttle body. Might suve you hundreds $$$.

[@troyhenry3267]

Dial, does this model have a MAF or MAP sensor? If so, is it recommended to remove and clean it with a MAF cleaner??

[@dial2fast]

AFAIK it's a MAP sensor for this model year. I did not clean mine but you can as long as you use the correct MAP sensor cleaner.

[@edwardgonzalez6572]

How if I don't have a start button.

[@dallasadakai5744]

Will the relearn process work with a new throttle body replace?

[@dial2fast]

For this generation of vehicle, the answer is yes.

[@WanderingHewitts]

I have a 2017 forte with the 2.0 GDI. I cleaned the throttle body and moved thr plate not knowing about the reset. It seems to run perfectly fine and have put about 100 miles on it since.. Do you know if this engine needs to do the reset, or did i screw it up?

[@dial2fast]

The idle reset/relearn is only for the idle speed. If you are not having any erratic idle speed when the car is idling, then you are fine. If there is a problem with the idle, you'd definitely notice it as the RPM will surge and drop during idle.

[@WanderingHewitts]

@@dial2fast idle seems smooth at just under 800rpms. I think I lucked out and hopefully ( knock on wood) didn't damage anything.

[@dial2fast]

@@WanderingHewitts Don't worry, nothing is damaged.

[@mizzglamity56]

The bolts are for a 2015 hyundai elantra se

[@TheSokodelic]

Dude! Likes and subscribed! Question though: I have a '16 Sonata 2.4. Would you know if the relearn procedure would be exactly the same?

[@dial2fast]

I am not 100% sure, but it appears the new design of the 2015 Sonata carried over the same 2.4L engine from previous gen. So this procedure should apply.

[@TheSokodelic]

@@dial2fast okay man. I really appreciate you're rapid response. If the relearn fails, do you think it'd be safe enough to drive for a little while, to get to a mechanic?

[@dial2fast]

You should first try to google the idle relearn procedure for your car. There may be info on the net that can help. Some newer vehicles can have the relearn done with a OBD scan tool. So yes, a proper mechanic can do that.

[@TheSokodelic]

Man, can't find anything on the web that exactly tells me how to do the relearn. Your video is the closest/best thing. Bought a foxwell nt530 scan tool, but they removed the "special function" option in the software that allows you to do a relearn for TB. Only lets you open and close the TB, thats it. Thanks anyways man.

[@dukelakk]

the relearning process is for all sensors?? steering wheel too ?

[@dial2fast]

No

[@studio20seven]

Do i need to drain the coolant if im swapping the whole throttle body?

[@dial2fast]

Just pinch off the lines and do the swap. The little bit of air that gets in should bleed out through the radiator cap.

[@oropezaanthonypillo2]

How about if mine doesn't have start stop button.... I have a 2012 basic model

[@panike]

Then how do you start your engine?

[@laggybum3218]

Probably a key.

[@woodyrichmond6543]

Same question. My 2012 just has key start too.

[@manueljohn1458]

👍👍...✌️.

[@ArndroidInc]

I have a 2021 Hyundai Tucson, if my engine is running smoothly when should I do my first throttle body cleaning?

[@dial2fast]

You should clean it if you experience any rough idling, stalling, or rough acceleration. Or clean it every 80,000 miles.

[@oldlittlebluejeans]

What button you put twice Without pressing a brake?

[@laidbackryduckett]

Self start botton

[@panike]

This is only if you have a push-start engine

[@user-tc9qg9lf5q]

Push start

[@lanyaog7212]

Start push

[@luisescamilla8169]

What if my model doesn't have a self start button?...how does the procedure change?

[@style.session.saturday.9488]

How much do you charge someone for this specific service?

[@docmccarthy]

Hyundai charges around $170.

[@robertweekes5783]

Disconnect a battery terminal before you start this

[@larryyyysterrrd6081]

Y

[@CedroDidThis]

@@larryyyysterrrd6081so u don’t short it by accident

[@jamesjohnson5700]

Where do the hose to the throttle body connect to?

[@Hutchy45445]

@@CedroDidThisno because the motor that actuates that flapper/baffle plate will want to close it and it can take your finger off

[@oropezaanthonypillo2]

Where's that start top button?

[@snareplyr]

He's talking about the push to start button

[@dougdrefus4274]

Do it attached to the engine with a toothbrush and toothpaste -I mean with throttle body cleaner

[@angelonovaes6308]

Porque não tirou e limpou fora do carro? Só tirar a mangueira e soltar o conector!

[@claddagh1000]

I cleaned mine and moved the throttle plate, which gave me a check engine light. All I did was clear it.

[@drbelt87]

This is probably what makes my car feel like its not getting gas and my RPM goes up and then a tad bit below the 1RMP

[@oldlittlebluejeans]

I cleaned my throttle body and the engine still has rough idle,.

[@laggybum3218]

Could be spark plugs or O2 sensor.

[@raffyc66]

Did that on my 2018 Elantra SEL. Now it will idle at 3,000 RPM while in Park. Once on Drive or with the A/C on, it drops to normal RPM. Any hints? 😢

[@nerycast]

This trick is for the Elantra 2011 - 2016, no 2018.

[@GamerGianni]

I don't know much about cars but maybe the 2018 model doesn't let you reprogram the position of the throttle body plate using the technique shown in the video. Maybe you need to use am OBD scanner to reset the position

[@helenlangley1274]

My engine is very dirty how can I clean it?

[@brandonhooker4498]

Soap and water. @PanTheOrganizer has a great video on how to as well as good products to use.

[@chriswelch532]

Seafoam is really good product. You can put in fuel tank every fill up. You can also pull the rear vacuum hose off and run that through the system.

[@TheSokodelic]

Do NOT use Seafoam. That shit is for older cars. Scotty Kilmer suggests ATS 505 CRO (oil treatment) and CRF (fuel cleaner). I did both on mine, expensive, but worth it.

[@artina.i5069]

This will damage the gas valve. One person should open the switch and push the gas pedal to the end, and another person should clean the gas valve.