Cleaning Throttle Body
Thread Starter
|
Postmaster
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,665
Likes: 0
From: B/CS, Texas!!
Cleaning Throttle Body
What things do i have to disconnect/unplug? I dont want to disconnect the wrong things. And yes im a n00b to this, but i want to try this so I can learn 
. Oh and will Carb cleaner be OK or do I have to use Throttle body cleaner? I cant find any throttle body cleaner.
. Oh and will Carb cleaner be OK or do I have to use Throttle body cleaner? I cant find any throttle body cleaner.
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 199
Likes: 0
From: Colorado Springs, CO
Are you taking it off to clean, or just spraying the cleaner down the intake? If so, just take off the intake hoses and spray for a few seconds, then let it idle ofr a few seconds. Don't spray inot it without the truck running. If you're taking it apart, reomve the electrical conn., the vacuum tubes, and the raidator hoses, then the four bolts holding it to the intake. You can clean it a lot beter this way. I also took the TPS and IAC off as well as I replaced them at the same time. This way you can use a toothbrush and get in all those holes. I used a carb/throttle body cleaner, so I would assume their the same. It's not hard, took me about an hour.
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 308
Likes: 0
From: St.Paul, MN
Originally Posted by Demian
Are you taking it off to clean, or just spraying the cleaner down the intake? If so, just take off the intake hoses and spray for a few seconds, then let it idle ofr a few seconds. Don't spray inot it without the truck running. If you're taking it apart, reomve the electrical conn., the vacuum tubes, and the raidator hoses, then the four bolts holding it to the intake. You can clean it a lot beter this way. I also took the TPS and IAC off as well as I replaced them at the same time. This way you can use a toothbrush and get in all those holes. I used a carb/throttle body cleaner, so I would assume their the same. It's not hard, took me about an hour.
Thread Starter
|
Postmaster
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,665
Likes: 0
From: B/CS, Texas!!
I just want to spray down the intake. So take off intake hoses, leave truck idling and spray right? I heard that i will see some white smoke out of the exhaust, is that true? Thanks for replys.
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 199
Likes: 0
From: Colorado Springs, CO
Originally Posted by fordtruckfan90
im not sure if i had a touch of bad luck or what, when i went to clean my throttle body, had it off the truck and assembled it all together, then i had a high idle, for some reason the IAC sensor went bad????
Thread Starter
|
Postmaster
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,665
Likes: 0
From: B/CS, Texas!!
Sorry for bringin this topic back, but i've been busy with work and school that i havent cleaned it yet! 
. Anyways tomorrow i do it. Now, whats the problem with leaving the truck OFF when spraying it?
. Anyways tomorrow i do it. Now, whats the problem with leaving the truck OFF when spraying it?
Trending Topics
New User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Demian
Sounds like my kind of luck. That's why I just replaced it. Cleanign didnt' seem to help my rough idle at all, though.
Ed
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
Junior User
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
I have heard from other posts and forums that cleaning the throttle body with a harsh cleaner such as carb/TB cleaner can eat away the IAC seal.
Take care not to hit the hole for the IAC while cleaning it out, unless the TB is that much different from my 5.8L
On my throttle body, I noticed a sticker that even warned me of not cleaning it
-Chris
Take care not to hit the hole for the IAC while cleaning it out, unless the TB is that much different from my 5.8L
On my throttle body, I noticed a sticker that even warned me of not cleaning it
-Chris
New User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Okay, today I replaced the IAC and O2 sensor. No real change in the idle, but the rough idle seems to have smoothed out.
Now I get a code for the coolant temperature sensor out of range. Can this affect the idle? When I unplugged it, the idle jumped to 2k rpm. I'm sure the coolant sensor needs replacing, it too has 150K miles on it. I'll replace it, I'm sure it's not too expensive. (compared to the $85- IAC!)
Ed
Now I get a code for the coolant temperature sensor out of range. Can this affect the idle? When I unplugged it, the idle jumped to 2k rpm. I'm sure the coolant sensor needs replacing, it too has 150K miles on it. I'll replace it, I'm sure it's not too expensive. (compared to the $85- IAC!)
Ed
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,552
Likes: 0
From: va
Originally Posted by GST97
I have heard from other posts and forums that cleaning the throttle body with a harsh cleaner such as carb/TB cleaner can eat away the IAC seal.
Take care not to hit the hole for the IAC while cleaning it out, unless the TB is that much different from my 5.8L
On my throttle body, I noticed a sticker that even warned me of not cleaning it
-Chris
Take care not to hit the hole for the IAC while cleaning it out, unless the TB is that much different from my 5.8L
On my throttle body, I noticed a sticker that even warned me of not cleaning it
-Chris
Was the truck running bad, is that why you cleaned it?
Thread Starter
|
Postmaster
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,665
Likes: 0
From: B/CS, Texas!!
Cleaned it today with an 'Air Intake Cleaner'. Its for throttle body. It got rid of the hesitation, now when i step on the gas it goes instead of the 1-3 second hesitation. It was pretty dirty. Also at stops or idling (when warm) it would almost stall. Not anymore
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SJHanlo
Fuel Injection, Carburetion & Fuel System
16
Feb 20, 2005 08:57 PM
Exp4Life
Explorer, Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Aviator
2
Oct 17, 2001 05:25 PM