Throttle Lag, Engine Hesitating? Try Cleaning Your Throttle Body!

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If you are noticing more lag than usual when you press the accelerator, or the engine sputters or hesitates, it could be due to a dirty throttle body. Because the engine vents back into the intake system, over time, carbon and oily residue builds up inside the throttle body, which could cause the throttle blade to stick or seize up. In this video, Len shows you his preferred method of cleaning up the throttle body so that you can get more life out of it! He also shows you why you need to be extra careful with electronic throttle bodies to prevent damage.
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@1AAuto 3 года назад

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@tracymills3669 Год назад

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@johnnydubrow2279 3 года назад

Love this guy. He pronounces vehicle kinda different. Veerakul

@jasonh6919 2 года назад

Maybe he's from Rhode Island or Massachussetts and cured most of the rest of the accent, but that part stuck?

@hp2402 2 года назад

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@RX-8GT 2 года назад

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@tracyreadytv 2 года назад

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@stevecabapolous1172 3 года назад

As someone who didn’t grow up under the hood, you have made it so much less of an issue to fix the problems my truck is having. You’ve saved me at least 2 grand from your videos and my truck is slowly running like it used to.

@1AAuto 3 года назад

+Steve Cabapolous Thanks for the feedback!

@loreadaauto Год назад

Regularly cleaning your car's throttle body can improve its overall performance and prevent potential problems. This video provides a great guide on how to do it effectively.👍

@roadmound429 2 года назад

Excellent class of how to clean a throttle body with full detail to prevent causing damages to the electronic component attached to it... Thank you

@Mr2pint 3 года назад

Loved the old cable throttle body, so easy to clean with little risk..

@1AAuto 3 года назад

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@alexanderortega7754 3 года назад

My problem has been solve. So many things I didn’t know I learn here. Thanks you awesome people!

@TruthSeekerAll Год назад

1a Auto never fails to impress! Thanks for the helpful video.

@tubby-rex4162 2 года назад

You're a beast man I've been having throttle body issues for a couple weeks and have been hesitant to do it because I knew there was something I would mess up and now I feel pretty confident to clean it

@juicemcdeuce5673 Год назад

How did it turn out?

@trickvro 2 года назад

I just cleaned the throttle body on my "veeracle", and this is one of the videos that helped me out.

@MrStaybrown 2 года назад

By far the best tutorial of throttle body cleaning

@edwardmissouri2216 2 года назад

thanks for the info. Will save me money, and the more we know about on a car, the better. I like the fact that people from different parts of the country have different accents and pronounce things differently. Wouldn't it be boring if everyone sounded exactly the same! I like your energetic presentation. Keep up the good work

@st.michaelthearchangel7774 3 года назад

I learned something new. Thanks! It's absolutely amazing how cars function. They are not so intimidating to tackle if the parts are taught one-by-one.

@1AAuto 3 года назад

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@yusuff8483 Год назад

@@1AAuto I’m having issues with the car starting. The rpm goes very low which and the car does not start I’m assuming is because of the throttle body being dirty or needs a replacement

@binodaryal7034 2 года назад

This videos covers everything. Great

@solajayi6551 Год назад

it's the 2nd time i came across your video. very informative and detailed. will always refer to your page for anything car related as a man myself.

@Starsfullaskies 7 месяцев назад

Your videos have taught me so much. I have done lots of repairs and saved myself thousands of dollars from A1 auto vids. Sue is the best! 😉

@R7Romeo Год назад

Love the recommendation, I like how you always just work on Rams. thanks.

@firdausravindar977 2 года назад

Great video and thank you for uploading it. It will surely help me when I service my throttle body.

@ronaldhaugen5967 3 месяца назад

I like how you explain in detail great video

@leospaceman2976 3 года назад

This made a massive difference on my old 90s Saturn. If you have a sticky feeling gas pedal, this advice may help

@1AAuto 3 года назад

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@atticstattic 2 года назад

I had a Saturn, the throttle body got sticky and needed cleaning on a regular basis...

@titletownclowns1545 2 года назад

Great Video as always, and the mention of not opening the butterfly on the stepper motors is absolutely paramount. What causes the carbon build-up on the butterfly. If there is something I can do to prevent this I would be interested in that.

@allimkhan7540 4 месяца назад

I love this channel this guy explains everything so well i learned alot about cars from this channel !!!!!!

@chandrakantindapurkar8738 11 месяцев назад

Good information in simple words Thanks Sir.

@jorgemora7190 2 месяца назад

Very good thanks for your time you are champion

@robert-wr9xt 2 месяца назад

Thanks. So happy to learns new information.

@ironman1518. 4 месяца назад

THANK YOU!! Great explanation!!

@TheCynthiaXia Год назад

Excellent video. Thank you for explaining the potential benefits. $139 is a significant amount of money in addition to the logbook service.

@kendellgregory1262 Год назад

Great video, thank you very much!

@joewhatsup 2 года назад

Thank you sir, great video

@morrownguyen889 Год назад

Great Video ever! I'll do it to my car, thanks

@ahmadkamali8547 2 года назад

Hi you are doing good,. By the way no problem you can push the butterfly , it is easy to reset it just 3 times on off the ignition or start n off again 3 times , once you onn or start just push the accelerator pedal 3 times , your pcm will learn the calibration n reset the new value

@charleshines7282 Год назад

These days with PCV and EGR that is one of those things that some people might benefit from a lot. That is because that stuff goes back through the air intake and throttle body. Then direct injected engines get that built up on the valves. A catch can would be a really good idea. It will not replace intake valve and throttle body cleaning but it should make those needed less

@pr1ncerom3 11 месяцев назад

👏🏾👏🏾Great Presentation!!

@golf11underpar 4 месяца назад

Great video, thanks

@kingZeuz Год назад

Great Video

@thedullone 3 года назад

thank you

@jesi.o1502 Месяц назад

Am doing just that tomorrow morning because this exactly the current challenge with my corolla

@emelbottroos6517 2 года назад

good job

@pbellissimo 2 месяца назад

Thank you

@fireboy5043 2 месяца назад

Great Vid Thanks 👍🏽

@bobbauldock3846 2 месяца назад

You did good. I think that I have it, thanks

@jayentertainmenta1123 Год назад

Thanks this video really helped me out a lot really appreciate the work you and your team put in to inform an educate us more life more blessings to you and all the stafe an team members would like to ask a few questions about my car let me know how I can do so other than you tube

@AlanElias350 Год назад

This guy is dope!

@Twoorang3s 14 дней назад

Good stuff

@juaquiqui-kun4333 Год назад

I wish I saw this vid before I did it. I moved the butterfly quite a lot of times, and I didn't calibrate it like what you said at end

@theshooter3 Год назад

My check engine light been on for a while, so i got checked, I got a reading on my throttle position sensor to a 2010 Chevy Camaro V6 it was P0122 Circuit Low Voltage and P0223 Circuit High Voltage. Would could that be? Or mean? I removed and cleaned the throttle body by the instructions to this AWSOME video, thanks Btw, throttle looks spanking new but that obviously that didn't solve the issue... so I need a recommendation, would u replace the whole throttle body and sensor? Or CAN u just replace the sensor by itself? It's a huge price difference for something that might be a simple fix. Thanks in advance If u get back at me, it would be so freaking badass! The knowledge I've learned from you guys and your videos have saved me a ton.

@juniourx2203 Год назад

My mechanic was a nerd this guy just did what I thought should be done ..

@caramellohoney 3 года назад

I have rough idle. Worst when I put the AC on. Replaced, spark plugs, air filter and Radiator. Still got idle. I have a 2009 Toyota Camry.... Would it be better to remove whole throttle body. Does removing it possibly cause any problems when the ECU?

@arshad8055 3 года назад

Nice thanks for share with us

@1AAuto 3 года назад

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@peterhughes4258 4 месяца назад

Nice and clear. Thankyou

@1AAuto 4 месяца назад

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@enep3831 2 года назад

how can you clean the second throttle body without pushing it? (on 3:14 you said "you definitely don't want to go pushing on your butterfly)

@user-in4lq9df9z Год назад

Yours was pretty clean compared to mine. I have an 03 forester that has needed work since I bought it and you could scrape the carbon off like a dusty old fan

@manuelleyva9335 2 года назад

Hi, I took out the throttlebody on veloster 2015, cleaned and moved the butterfly like 4 times and I calibrated it manually, do I still have to reprogram it with the scanner?, thank you.

@juliandrivera-tirado6859 3 года назад

Isn't that an electronic throttle body? I cannot see the butterfly valve... My question is: does it needs to be synchonized or timed properly after cleaning or what am I missing? 🤔 Thanks in advance.

@bluefirelein6927 2 года назад

Don’t ever put your fingers or tools in the throttle body. If it closes on your hand you’ll lose some fingers. Gotta be real careful with that

@AudreysKitchen Год назад

I saw another video where a dude had his 4 year old pushing the gas pedal to open the throttle body. Scary, lol. Someone in the comments said it closed on his finger and turned the nail purple from how hard it hit.

@moenfam2098 Год назад

i got a 2010 mazdaspeed 3 and it will sometimes run fine or it will die. There will usually be a build up till that point like rough idle or just cutout while driving (it wont bog down just completely cut out for micro periods of time then will usually result in it dying atp) replaced fuel pump and still has the issue.

@bluefeatherlopez7 Год назад

WOW " I recently replaced my battery. Recently tried the reset tip's and still no go with electronic throttle. But I haven't tried the pedal reset'. I'll give it a go in the AM.

@wreckloosecibblecaboot 4 месяца назад

I may need to replace my entire T/B since the revious owner said he replaced the TPS sensor but not the actual TB itself. just wondering tho, if i replace the throttle body on my 2002 GMT800 Escalade is there re-lean process for a new throttle body or is it plug-n-play?? Any advise would greatly be apreciated.

@josephgarcia3767 2 года назад

Was there a gasket to replace on the throttle body?

@elpadrinodat9 2 года назад

Can you make a new video on 2014 Chevy Malibu LT 2.0L L4 Engine showing exactly which screws to remove (POV) please? My throttle body needs cleaning bc my Malibu is starting to kick/hesitate..

@mathewmorton6694 8 месяцев назад

I feel silly at how much better my sport bike feels after doing this. I had it tore down to do it easy a couple weeks ago but never did, finally did it and do not regret.

@1AAuto 8 месяцев назад

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@ezye4567 2 года назад

Hi men, I have 2006 mitsubishi outlander and I replaced spark plugs and I poured a bottle of fuel additive in the fuel tank but still it gives me bad fuel mileage, full tank gives me 350 or less km , any advice please, does cleaning throttle body will help with gas mileage? Thank you

@songsfromthelord888 8 месяцев назад

Thanks 1A. 🙂 Remember that God loves ❤️ you!

@MxmVslv Год назад

What could be the reason when, after cleaning the throttle body on a Camry 2005 (cleaning on a car with the pedal pressed), rpm jump up to 2200 after starting up, go down to 1500 in 3 seconds and then drop to normal idle (650-700) with warming up? Before that, the rpm jump was up to a maximum of 1500-1600.

@keithwthe1andonly Год назад

I couldn’t see, what chemical did you use? Or what company might you recommend for throttlebody cleaner?

@sfcd4757 4 месяца назад

Question. On a nissan frontier. I removed the TB (i dont recall even cleaning it as i was doing something else entirely). But i ran into an issue of having to Relearn the idle. Is it because i disconnected the electrical wire connector or something? Or is there a way you are supposed to disconnect without erasing the memory?

@jaybreezey6945 Год назад

Bro question. I hve a Nissan Maxima 2010 with a electronic throttle. I tried the on position press on peddle. But nothing happ no opening. The throttle is black dirty. Why wouldint the buttetfly open ? Cud it b cuz it’s dirty

@user-wm4bo4nj8l 10 месяцев назад

how many miles need to to clean honda hrv,do i need a scan tools if i remove the tb completly also do i need to buy new gasket should i clean the maf sensor also at same time tools needed?

@comowhat2744 Год назад

Do you have to unplug battery to clean throttle?? 2017 jeep grand cherokee

@Rokuyasho 3 месяца назад

If you push the butterfly, does it permanently damage the throttle body?

@nickr3441 3 года назад

Len, use that tooth brush tonight

@georget9903 Год назад

Not sure, but from the title it seems like you would only clean the throttle body if you experienced problems; is that correct? I was recently told by a dealership mechanic that cleaning the throttle body is part of the 30K and 60K maintenance packages and would cost $300 each time. However, the vehicle manual's maintenance schedule makes no mention of throttle body cleaning at all. Dealership scam or manufacturer's omission? The mechanic could be making more money by recommending an unnecessary service; but the manufacturer could also be omitting a service to decrease time to engine failure and thereby increase sales from higher turnover.

@user-wm4bo4nj8l 9 месяцев назад

Wwhat kind of oil u use on the throttle body

@deez6686 3 года назад

Can u explain how brake and rotor work on 2007 Cadillac Escalade

@1AAuto 3 года назад

+Phoneprasith Lovan We're always cycling through common cars. We'll add this repair to our list! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@youtuberbayleexiong908 2 года назад

Ngl mine looks exactly like that I almost thought you took mine for the video lol..

@joelmartinez5482 Год назад

Do I need to disconnect the battery.?

@kelsycunningham8452 4 месяца назад

I always clean throttle bodies in place, because on older vehicles you don't want to crack any electrical plugs or mess with old gaskets. Have a buddy key on and wide open throttle, then use the first ex-wife's toothbrush. I never have issues with the ecu relearning.

@mduduziashtonnyadete9695 16 дней назад

What happens if the throttle body is dirt ,does it cause the car to cut it self when idling

@WillDogJones1 2 года назад

I sure wish you had a word of warning about that cleaning that out screws the idle up.

@R3MILI 2 года назад

When i open the tubes (twice) ive seen the plate is fully open , withcar turned off, is it normal ?

@ramus9 2 года назад

Mmmm... That doesn't sound right.

@ronnyatdrik4700 3 года назад

I cleaned mine last mine and it ran great. Now a month later the idling roughen again?

@mv-db4463 2 года назад

I did NOT take my TB off, but instead cleaned it with Seafoam and the first time it lasted 9 months, the 2nd time 1 month (like yours), and the 3rt time I had the dealer do a TB "cleaning" and again it lasted 1 month. Now what I do is remove the TB hose and squirt the butter fly valve with a few shots of carb cleaner and that's it. Five minutes / Five cents. Please note: I am not looking for a permeant fix since I will be getting rid of my car in 1-2 years - so I am not willing to spend a lot of time or money trying to fix it.

@jerryspann8713 Год назад

If you didn't remove it, you are missing a lot of gunk. I tried to clean mine without removing it and it didn't do any good at all. When I decided to remove the TB to clean it I saw why my car idle was rough. The carbon build up on the back side was caked on. I had to spray it around least 15 times to remove a line of carbon build up below the butterfly. Luckily mine TB is the type that uses a cable from the accelerator peddle and I could open the butterfly for a thorough cleaning. Car runs like new.

@dashcamjourney4599 2 года назад

How do you avoid this build up on the throttle body in the first place?? Are there engine or gas tank cleaners one can use?

@jasonh6919 2 года назад

Keep in mind that all that is coming through there is supposed to be filtered air. Use a good air filter and make sure that the intake hose doesn't have holes or loose fitttings so that unfiltered "dirty" air gets to the throttle body.

@rogerwx 2 года назад

great sodont spray it down to the injectores and not touch maf or is this best.

@tek2313 Год назад

is it true that I shouldn't touch the plate when I clean it? I was told that the electrical throttle shouldn't be touched but how would I clean it if I can't touch the plate and open it?

@CleanMusicLover229 2 года назад

How to remove a throttle body from a 1999 Maxima?

@bruhzooka 6 дней назад

I just cleaned my throttle body and ended up doing two chicks at the same time! Thanks bro!!!!

@winter_in_vegas_ Год назад

How do you clean the yuck that has accumulated beyond the throttle body?? Or don’t you?

@user-ki1ys5wz1q Год назад

Why can you push the flap for better cleaning

@rodneyanderson6473 16 дней назад

I accidentally push the butterfly now the lightning bolt signal came on how can I fix that problem

@mossab8209 7 месяцев назад

Should the throttle body close off 100 %? Mine is closed like 99 %, you can see the light.

@funcastglobal 3 года назад

Can that carbon build-up flake off and go into the cylinders?

@G11Chan 3 года назад

it kinda acts like grime, it just sticks to the surface.

@eggbert191 3 года назад

Where can I find the torque specs for a 2011 ford escape xlt v6?

@1AAuto 3 года назад

+G Lewis Your owners manual should have the torque specs listed for you.

@eggbert191 3 года назад

@@1AAuto ok thanks. I'll have to get one as I bought used and didn't come with the vehicle

@nickr3441 3 года назад

@@eggbert191 lol same, bought a terrain and didn't come with one

@RobertclipsTV 6 месяцев назад

Veerickle

@keananconnor4221 2 года назад

Lol I recalabrated my dirty throttle body whilest resetting my oil life ahah

@dondacarter776 2 года назад

👌🏽

@keishaarrkantino5476 3 года назад

Does a clean thottle body make your car shake after its cleaned?

@khoayeuha Год назад

No. It does however make it idle higher but should quiet down once the computer auto adjust it

@swarr5152 9 месяцев назад

I added sea foam to my gas ……worked

@arctic6603 Год назад

If its that dirty and you plan to keep the vehicle the cheapest thing is to just replace it, typically $50 on eBay. Why go through all that trouble when it could slip into limp mode again when it fails (which it always will) thus costing you future time and money.

@MetaMEDIA-Communications 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for this clear concise tutorial. Wel done! I might also suggest that if the "reduced engine power" warning is displaying, especially after a dead battery, first try following the throttle body recalibration procedure starting at about 6 min. Following the procedure, brought the engine back to normal, but the engine light stayed on, which I was able to cure by disconnecting both battery cable for 10 min, then reconnecting. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wMd3CkYzkuk.html I suspect that the battery was depleted from an Allstate Milewise device constantly trickle draining the battery whie the vehicle sat dormant for several weeks.