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Offline capone

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throttle body clean
« 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 !
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Offline james2

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Re: throttle body clean
« Reply #1 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:
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Re: throttle body clean
« Reply #2 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.
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Offline km

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Re: throttle body clean
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