check engine/vsa/traction lights at once
check engine/vsa/traction lights at once
I figured I would share a little diy story for anyone who has a similar problem. 2 years ago I had all 3 of these lights go off driving down the road. The car started shifting erradically (or holding a certain gear) and I figured my tranny was done. Long story short, the dealership said that it was my throttle position sensor (located inside the throttle body). I paid them 550$ to replace the tb, and my problems dissapeared. 60k later, I have the exact same problem and I'm thinking that I am about to blow another 550 on it. I had already planned on pulling it apart to clean the IAC for an unrelated idle problem, so I decided to just clean the throttle body as well. There wasn't too much carbon buildup, but I shot every black area on the tb and IAC with carb cleaner and scrubbed it with a toothbrush. I unplugged the battery throughout all of this. It has been over a week now, and no lights have come on. My car also idles perfect. Hope this helps someone. I also hope my light doesn't come back on, but hopefully I'm in the clear after a week.
Originally Posted by Sust Man
I figured I would share a little diy story for anyone who has a similar problem. 2 years ago I had all 3 of these lights go off driving down the road. The car started shifting erradically (or holding a certain gear) and I figured my tranny was done. Long story short, the dealership said that it was my throttle position sensor (located inside the throttle body). I paid them 550$ to replace the tb, and my problems dissapeared. 60k later, I have the exact same problem and I'm thinking that I am about to blow another 550 on it. I had already planned on pulling it apart to clean the IAC for an unrelated idle problem, so I decided to just clean the throttle body as well. There wasn't too much carbon buildup, but I shot every black area on the tb and IAC with carb cleaner and scrubbed it with a toothbrush. I unplugged the battery throughout all of this. It has been over a week now, and no lights have come on. My car also idles perfect. Hope this helps someone. I also hope my light doesn't come back on, but hopefully I'm in the clear after a week.
would you describe exactly how you cleaned the tb and IAC?
Thanks
Originally Posted by qutaybaa
would you describe exactly how you cleaned the tb and IAC?
Thanks
Thanks
Originally Posted by Sust Man
but I shot every black area on the tb and IAC with carb cleaner and scrubbed it with a toothbrush. I unplugged the battery throughout all of this.
i would also take the intake manifold off and clean the EGR ports as well
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...39&postcount=8
Exactly. I tried to let the iac dry out a bit before reinstalling it, as the carb cleaner gets inside of it where you cant wipe it off. If you need more detail let me know. I did this in March and my car is still running well with no warning lights.
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