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Joy · 10-26-2006, 05:59 PM

I had problems with the throttlebody being dirty. The 2 valves open and close with very little space between them and the housing. So the dirt prevents the valves from opening freely. What happens is that the pedal moves about an inch before getting stuck. I really had to press hard to get it opened. So I got it out of the car and cleaned it with brakecleaner. After that no problems anymore and even a better idle.

10-26-2006, 05:59 PM	#4
Joy Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 28 iTrader: (0) Photo Gallery	I had problems with the throttlebody being dirty. The 2 valves open and close with very little space between them and the housing. So the dirt prevents the valves from opening freely. What happens is that the pedal moves about an inch before getting stuck. I really had to press hard to get it opened. So I got it out of the car and cleaned it with brakecleaner. After that no problems anymore and even a better idle.