Removing and cleaning the throttle body 2010 Honda CRV

This is how I clean the throttle body of a 2010 Honda CRV. I remove it, I clean it, and i reset the idle by using the idle relearning procedure for the PCM/ECM.
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Relearning Procedure
Procedure
1. Make sure all electrical items (A/C, audio, lights, etc.) are off.
2. Reset the PCM with the HDS (or disconnect you battery and wait between 5-15 min)
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and wait 2 seconds.
4. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in P or N) until the radiator fan comes on, or until the coolant temperature reaches 194 degrees F (90 degrees C).
5. Let the engine idle for about 5 minutes with the throttle fully closed.
NOTE: If the radiator fan comes on, do not include its running time in the 5 minutes."
PCM=Powertrain Control Module
DTC =Diagnostic Test Code
HDS=Honda Diagnostic System

[@williamwallitt46]

Is it safe to change position of butterfly valve during cleaning? Does not affect sensors in electronic compartment?

[@majicdude88]

You do not have to relearn the idle after this. Our Gen CRVs do not have an idle relearn procedure. The procedure in your description doesn’t work on models after 2009. All you have to do is drive normally and it will fix itself. The idle relearn only applies to Honda CRVs prior to 2010. The 2010 and up have throttle adaptation.

[@brianluong6177]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@dannyxg6353]

Thanks for making this video 🙏🙏✌✌✌

[@rburns562]

Has anyone come across hard starts in the winter? Battery and air filter are brand new. Starter is about 3 years old. Even if you give the key a few seconds in the on position it doesn't want to start. The 2010 crv wont do it if the temp is above 50 degrees.

[@fixit9888]

There could be many different components that can cause that. Could be from spark plugs, to ignition coils, to fuel filter, and fuel pump. I have not done a video on it, but check out this video and you can use it as a reference:kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZncn2yer52MoJosi=Yh6hcLS1IS6KnJcc Hope this helps

[@rburns562]

@@fixit9888 thank you. I put spark plugs in it 2 years back. I was going to pull them this weekend to look at them. I will check the pressure on the fuel pump. I'm starting to think the car just hates cold weather. I can't blame it.

[@mohammedqutu8088]

How about the idle control valve? I keep getting the code p0507, after I’ve cleaned it about 3 months ago. Even with the throttle body relearn.

[@fixit9888]

Did you have that code before you cleaned the idle air control valve? You should clean the throttle body and the idle air control valve. Also, check all the hose connections and make sure that they are tight. Check for air leaks (damaged hoses where air might escape). If that does not solve the issue, you might have a bad idle air control valve.

[@dannyd_28_]

Help!! Did you fix it? Same thing is happening to me

[@untungtunggaljaya6591]

My car also same this CRV gen 3. Is it safety we put out the Throtle body to clean up. Its mean for DIY. In Video no instruction to release the batery terminal. I worry will error on stationary rpm if not release the batery terminal first.

[@fixit9888]

Yes, you may remove the terminals for the battery. It is normally recommended to remove the battery terminal when working with electronic parts for the car.

[@untungtunggaljaya6591]

@@fixit9888 I’m glad for your fast responce. So no problem right, when we cleanining TB on ground. Importan thing make sure to take out first the batery terminal right. Many thanks my brada. 🙏🏼☺️ Btw, where city and country you are from.

[@fixit9888]

@@untungtunggaljaya6591 you can remove the positive terminal. That should be good. USA

[@untungtunggaljaya6591]

@@fixit9888 Ok, thanks for your attention and fast responce. Any fb/IG acc. 🙏🏼☺️

[@dindjarinSAT]

Sir FixIt, for the Throttle Body Relearn/Reset, where is the documentation for that? I heard that you were saying that in the documentation, you have to wait for a certain temperature. Can you give me the source of that information? Thank you.

[@fixit9888]

I have it in a repair manual, but you can find the exact procedures in this forum : www.crvownersclub.com/threads/pcm-idle-learn-proceedure.15298/

[@fixit9888]

It's in the Honda Haynes Repair Manual #42026 page 5-5

[@dasboot360]

Is that where you would hit it with Seafoam to try to clean the system out ?

[@fixit9888]

When you say "that", do you mean the throttle body? If by cleaning the system you mean the injectors, people just add seafoam to the fuel tank. The bottle has instructions for that.

[@williamspear7803]

Sir would it be a little bit easier to completely remove the throttle body duct so you can remove the throttlebody.take it completely outof the way so you can work

[@fixit9888]

It might make it easier, but the difficult part for my vehicle was that metal inlet tube that connects to the duct. The hoses are stuck to it and I was not able to remove them without possibly causing damage to them. To avoid putting effort into it and possibly breaking the hose, I went a different route. If you can remove the hoses easier from your vehicle, it will make less of a struggle to remove the throttle body. To answer your question, it would be much easier if you are able to remove those inlet hoses.

[@williamspear7803]

@fixit9888 very true 👍 thanks

[@toledraewemade5558]

Is it better to clean it? Why not replace it?

[@fixit9888]

You could replace it, but if you are removing it to replace it, you might as well just clean it instead of spending over $100 in a new one. Cleaning it doesn't take long. It might take more time removing it.

[@123456789912ful]

Is this video monetized?

[@fixit9888]

No, just doing it to provide information. Many years ago I used to go to dealerships for repairs. I paid too much for services and got scammed. I decided to work on the vehicles on my own. I wanted to share everything I learned with everyone that can benefit from it. If you find that I need to correct something, please let me know. It's part of the learning process.

[@alanarmstrong9571]

Ur audio output is very poor.!

[@faisal007af]

Hello.. Is the cleaning process same for 2012 model as well?

[@fixit9888]

I know that the process is the same for vehicles that range from 2007 to 2011 years. I have not worked on a 2012 CRV so I cannot tell you for certain if it's the same, but the process should be similar for all vehicles.

[@alanarmstrong9571]

The process is the same on all throttle bodies.! Do not use any kind of metal to remove the carbon build up on the inside or on the butterfly.! Cut the bristles short on a toothbrush, to give urself more leverage when cleaning the inside.! It is a time consuming job which requires patience, & care.! Only use ( throttle body) cleaner, & soft tissue & the tootbbrush.!

[@faisal007af]

@@alanarmstrong9571 you made my day!!🥰🥰🥰🥰 thanks a TONNN!! Mate