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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: boyob32 on 24 November 2006, 10:09

Title: Throttle body
Post by: boyob32 on 24 November 2006, 10:09

My car is fluctuating when idle. I have cleaned the MAF and it has improved it however it is still happening...

I've read a few posts and i'm under the impression that cleaning the throttle body may help, is this so???

Also if i were to attempt it do i need to use vag com after re installing?? Again some posts say you need to, where as some don't....??

Title: Re: Throttle body
Post by: GOLF_STU on 24 November 2006, 11:09

its easy to clean all you do is disconnect the pipe and use some wd40 and a cloth and clean inside the just put the pipe back  :smiley: but i would also check the rocker cover breather pipe for cracks as this is what mine did and the idle was all over the place  :huh:

Title: Re: Throttle body
Post by: boyob32 on 24 November 2006, 11:27

cheers for that. How much do the breather pipes cost if a replacement is needed?

Title: Re: Throttle body
Post by: boyob32 on 24 November 2006, 11:37

Another silly question....there is a clamp fitted to one of the pipes, how do i remove it so that i can re-use it? or do i just have to replace it?

Title: Re: Throttle body
Post by: GOLF_STU on 24 November 2006, 14:24

the pipe was about £27 but i had to pay £5 extra to get it next day  :sad: i just rerplaced the clips with jubilee clips cause apparently you need a tool to put em back on properly but i just sprung them open with a screw driver bein carefull not to slip lol