gas pedal question???
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gas pedal question???
Is it normal for the gas pedal to be pretty stiff and have to be pressed in decently hard to gain acceleration? And is there anyway to adjust this? It seems like i have to press in pretty hard to get moving, but it could just be that i'm not used to it yet, since I just got the car less than a month ago.
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Originally Posted by briguyiu
how do I clean the throttle body?
Carbon deposit can build up on the plate and the inside of the housing and that's probably why it's sticking badly. Either that or something is wrong with the throttle cable linkage.
You can do a half-ass cleaning job and just spray some carb cleaner while the car is running. But it's only a temporary fix and it will build up again real quick. I would recommend taking it out and doing a thorough clean.
It's not the easiest job, though. There are multiple harnesses and hoses you will have to take off. If you know your way around an engine bay, then it's no big deal. If you don't, then I would recommend just doing it the easy way, or leave it to a mechanic.
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There is a great do it yourself with pic that was posted some time ago. I have done it and it is not that difficult, so long as you are at least a little bit mechanically inclined. If your the type the breaks everything you try fix, don't do it yourself.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...+body+cleaning
I listed one link. If you do a search for Throttle body cleaning there are lots of posts and detailed directions.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...+body+cleaning
I listed one link. If you do a search for Throttle body cleaning there are lots of posts and detailed directions.
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Okay. Question?
When I clean out my throttle body do I also clean out the idle air control valve?
Idle Air Control valve-Part #2 Lower right of picture
Or, do I just clean out the throttle body as shown below?
Originally Posted by fsttyms1Throttle Body Picture:
When I clean out my throttle body do I also clean out the idle air control valve?
Idle Air Control valve-Part #2 Lower right of picture
Or, do I just clean out the throttle body as shown below?
Originally Posted by fsttyms1Throttle Body Picture:
Originally Posted by fsttyms1
once you remove the upper intake cover
look straight down into the upper intake manifold
those are the ONLY bolts you have to remove (9 of them, 2 are nuts, 7 are bolts)
remove all cables and wires from the upper intake manifold, then remove those bolts and lift straight up. there are NO other bolts that hold the upper intake manifold to teh lower
this piece's DONT get removed.
look straight down into the upper intake manifold
those are the ONLY bolts you have to remove (9 of them, 2 are nuts, 7 are bolts)
remove all cables and wires from the upper intake manifold, then remove those bolts and lift straight up. there are NO other bolts that hold the upper intake manifold to teh lower
this piece's DONT get removed.
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taking off the TB really isn't that hard. you can always keep it on and spray seafoam on it and wipe with a clean cloth, reconnect it and then take it for a strong drive.
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Originally Posted by Pure Adrenaline
Those aren't pictures of the throttle body. Well, you can see it in no.2 in the top right corner, but clearly these are pictures of the intake manifold.
Either way, don't touch the IACV. Just clean out the throttle body plate. That should do it.
Either way, don't touch the IACV. Just clean out the throttle body plate. That should do it.
I'm glad I don't need to clean the IAC valve. It looks like a big job.
If I remember correctly, I've read many threads indicating that the IAC valve gets clogged often? Anyways, thanks I'll just clean out the throttle body plate.
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I'm glad I don't need to clean the IAC valve. It looks like a big job.
If I remember correctly, I've read many threads indicating that the IAC valve gets clogged often? Anyways, thanks I'll just clean out the throttle body plate.
If I remember correctly, I've read many threads indicating that the IAC valve gets clogged often? Anyways, thanks I'll just clean out the throttle body plate.
The throttle linkage is all mechanical on our cars. If this had happened on the 3G TL, then I would recommend inspecting the pedal itself first. But based on my experience on mechanical throttle linkages, it's usually the throttle body getting sticky.
When I installed the spacers on my car, I noticed my TB was sticking, too. But it wasn't to a point that it would make the pedal sticky. But I cleaned it nonetheless while everything was out.
I don't know if you mod your car or not, but if you're going to take the TB out to clean it, then you might as well get the spacer kit (101 shipped) and install it while everything is taken apart. Just a thought.
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Originally Posted by Pure Adrenaline
I don't know if you mod your car or not, but if you're going to take the TB out to clean it, then you might as well get the spacer kit (101 shipped) and install it while everything is taken apart. Just a thought.
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Originally Posted by 03CoupeV6
What car did you have before this? There's a stark contrast between gas pedal stiffness between the TL and, say, a Camry.
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Was the pedal in the GTP easy to press like most GM cars? You may just be adjusting to the stiffness of the TL. I get out of a Camry and think "Jesus the steering and gas pedal in this TL seem overly stiff"
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My gas petal is quite sensitive. First time my wife drove the car she mentioned that it takes off real easy. My 15 yr. old on his driving permit has no problem with that! Imagine that!
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