wtf is up with TCS?

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Old May 7, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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wtf is up with TCS?

Ive posted like 3-4 weeks ago that i got the EGR port clogged or suttin cause the check engine light is on and it has to do with that PO104? suttin like that....i havent gotten it fixed i will prolly get it fixed soon tho....But what ive noticed is that when I put it into tiptronic and RPM's exceed 4000 my TCS light goes on.....its not like im peeling out or anything but if i accelerate a bit hard, not WOT this light comes on...only when i have it on tiptronic..wtf?
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Old May 7, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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Get it fixed and see if it comes back. Not fixing the issues doesnt help. Those lights arent dummy lights and mean things.
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Old May 7, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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X2 could be a bunch of things, most likely speed sensor, but there are alot of (expensive) parts involved here.
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Old May 7, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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wtf!
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Old May 7, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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The TCS often comes on for the EGR code. Take 2 hrs of your time, clean the EGR and reset the ECU and see if it comes back
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Old May 7, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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ive tried to clean it myself but i could take the throttle body off.....and yes I did take those 4 bolts out but it didnt wanna come off...i pulled any harder the engine would of came out with it......i need to pay someone to do this for me i just dont have the funds right now.....and yes the TCS did come on when my check engine light first came on........when I turn my car off and on again anytime the TCS light comes on it just resets i guess cause its not on after I turn the car back on.
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Old May 7, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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Old May 7, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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why do people try to remove the TB with the manifold on the car- when the job is to get the manifold off and clean the ports inside ?
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Old May 8, 2008 | 11:54 AM
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I had a problem around 75k with the tcs and check engine lights coming on together coupled with some eratic shifting in the tranny. The dealer said it was the throttle position sensor but the whole throttle body had to be replaced with it. Problem was instantly fixed and the car ran perfect until about 115k. The same exact thing happened again, so I pulled off the throttle body and disconneced the iacv from it. I cleaned both with carb cleaner and a toothbrush (tons of carbon buildup). It has run fine ever since.
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Old May 8, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ThreePointTwoTeeEl
ive tried to clean it myself but i could take the throttle body off.....and yes I did take those 4 bolts out but it didnt wanna come off...i pulled any harder the engine would of came out with it......i need to pay someone to do this for me i just dont have the funds right now.....and yes the TCS did come on when my check engine light first came on........when I turn my car off and on again anytime the TCS light comes on it just resets i guess cause its not on after I turn the car back on.
The throttle body does NOT need to come off to take the upper IM off and clean the ports. Also for future refrence a small putty knife carefully wedged between the 2 will help separate the paper gasket holding it together like glue
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Old May 8, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 01tl4tl
why do people try to remove the TB with the manifold on the car- when the job is to get the manifold off and clean the ports inside ?
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Old May 8, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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Hmm imma have to try this again then....So I dont need to take that TB off right? just disconnect all the hoses and take off i think those 9 bolts holdin down the intake manifold? from there just clean em im guessin.
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Old May 8, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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here is the DIY- skip the part about installing spacer
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156252
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Old May 8, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ThreePointTwoTeeEl
Hmm imma have to try this again then....So I dont need to take that TB off right? just disconnect all the hoses and take off i think those 9 bolts holdin down the intake manifold? from there just clean em im guessin.
There is the top set of bolts and the ones under it to remove the intake manifold. You have to remove more than just the cover to do this properl
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