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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: capone on 25 November 2011, 21:19

Title: throttle body clean
Post by: capone on 25 November 2011, 21:19

is this an easy procedure sounds ok getting it off and cleaning but how do i do a recalibrate if i've not got a vagcom will it sort itself out should i disconnect the battery ? also is there anything i should be worried about damaging ? 2.0l mk4 gti w reg !

Title: Re: throttle body clean
Post by: james2 on 25 November 2011, 23:02

r-tech did mine/ free. It ran bad after map. Get a friend to hold throttle down with engine off. Get carb cleaner spray on a cloth and wipe it out. Easy fix and sorted my problem .Thanks ben.  :wink:

Title: Re: throttle body clean
Post by: boyob32 on 26 November 2011, 07:52

Real easy mate and as said above. Can always do on your own too if you gently pull the throttle cable to open the valve. The car will self calibrate.

Title: Re: throttle body clean
Post by: km on 26 November 2011, 13:27

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=87783.0

this might help.