happy Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Hello folks, I have a 98 galant and wanted to get some useful information on what the throttle body is responsible for? I know it has some sort of sensor. Can someone help me. What are the signs of it needing to be replaced? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexr Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 yes you are right about the sensor part, it contains the throttle position sensor and the idle speed sensor regulating the fuel to air ratio inside the engine. These sensors are connected with the engine control computer and provides information on what speed the engine idles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amjats Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 What makes you think you need to replace it? any visible problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy Posted October 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 no but when i saw it ... it was comprehensively sticky and dirty. visibly it looked damaged so i thought i would be replacing it soon. Wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amjats Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 No you don't have to replace it if it is dirty, there are cleaners available to clean it thoroughly. What you can do is take it out and clean and and place it back ... just make sure that you are aware of how to do it since the last time i did it, my car started having idling problems. However at that time I was cleaning and operating the throttle body and the IAC control sensors. The problem might have been associated with the IAC as well so can't say for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franco Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 I cleaned mine without taking it out. I just sprayed the cleaner all over and everything since then screwed up. Cant remember how much money i had to spend to find replacements for the sensors, etc. Too bad for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy Posted October 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Umm guess ill be getting it cleaned and ill ensure that the guys take it out to do it. Don't want to risk the car in any way because it works fine and i know that most cars get problems AFTER they come back from servicing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexr Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Exceedingly lengthy process to replace/take out the throttle body and other relevant sensors, not advisable for self-servicing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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