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Offline Mazydizzle

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Re: Throttle body clean.
« Reply #60 on: 30 May 2012, 17:20 »
Hi guys,

I have a 1.8T AUQ engine. It is running a little sluggish. Not sure if the previous owner looked after it properly. Will it be okay to clean the TB?

How can I tell if it is cable operated or not?

Mario

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Re: Throttle body clean.
« Reply #61 on: 30 May 2012, 17:22 »
Hi guys,

I have a 1.8T AUQ engine. It is running a little sluggish. Not sure if the previous owner looked after it properly. Will it be okay to clean the TB?

How can I tell if it is cable operated or not?

Mario

AUQ doesn't have a  cable  :wink:

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Re: Throttle body clean.
« Reply #62 on: 30 May 2012, 17:24 »
Thanks for the quick reply rich!

Do you know Where can I find out about flushing the inter cooler?

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Re: Throttle body clean.
« Reply #63 on: 31 May 2012, 15:04 »
Thanks for the quick reply rich!

Do you know Where can I find out about flushing the inter cooler?

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?2773574-flushing-the-IC-out-with-water

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Re: Throttle body clean.
« Reply #64 on: 13 June 2012, 16:41 »
great guide. did it today on my auq and left it for 3 mins in idle and no problems


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Re: Throttle body clean.
« Reply #65 on: 17 July 2012, 20:17 »
is this good for an AUM engine? will i need Vag-com or will it auto correct the same?


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Re: Throttle body clean.
« Reply #66 on: 12 September 2012, 13:29 »
is this good for an AUM engine? will i need Vag-com or will it auto correct the same?
Yep. Did my AUM, and the butterfly moves no problem. I pushed it open and stuck a brush handle in it to keep it open while i cleaned it. Must say tho that it makes no difference. Didn't think it would but I just thought I'd do it to see what people keep bangin on about. Its just a pipe really so I'm not surprised cleaning it does nothing. Didn't need to do any VAGCOM reset either, like i say it runs the same as it did before. I get the feeling there's a lot of people talking about doing this who haven't actually done it...
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Re: Throttle body clean.
« Reply #67 on: 09 November 2013, 19:16 »
Good guide  :smiley:

I done mine a few days ago, it was bad

I have the AGU engine so cable

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Ive not run it up yet but im sure it will be much better :)

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Re: Throttle body clean.
« Reply #68 on: 30 March 2014, 21:25 »
I had the pleasure of using this guide a few weeks ago on my Agu 1.8t
I also cleaned my I.A.T sensor (intake air sensor) using carb cleaner and a tooth brush (my mrs doesn't know it was hers) :grin:

Before cleaning the T.B, the car was idling very rough, struggled to start without giving the pedal some gas and would constantly stall at junctions and traffic lights. I was lucky if I got 18mpg around town (normal driving).

After unbolting the throttle body it was clear it hadn't been cleaned for some time. After a good scrub and blast of cleaner it looked as good as new. The I.A.T sensor was just as bad, I used a toothbrush and carb cleaner to clean the wire of the sensor, it was caked in black carbon and took some careful cleaning.

When all was back in place I turned the car over and it started first time no problems idle was high at 1800rpm for about 30secs then settled at 900/1000rpm.

It now runs much better, throttle response is smoother, no more kangaroo jumping and stalling and I easilly get over 30mpg around town (normal driving).

I recommend cleaning the I.A.T sensor at the same time it's only one allen bolt and a wiring plug to remove and it's out.

Worth trying before chucking big money at expensive replacement parts :smiley:

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Re: Throttle body clean.
« Reply #69 on: 30 March 2014, 21:40 »
I had the pleasure of using this guide a few weeks ago on my Agu 1.8t
I also cleaned my I.A.T sensor (intake air sensor) using carb cleaner and a tooth brush (my mrs doesn't know it was hers) :grin:

Before cleaning the T.B, the car was idling very rough, struggled to start without giving the pedal some gas and would constantly stall at junctions and traffic lights. I was lucky if I got 18mpg around town (normal driving).

After unbolting the throttle body it was clear it hadn't been cleaned for some time. After a good scrub and blast of cleaner it looked as good as new. The I.A.T sensor was just as bad, I used a toothbrush and carb cleaner to clean the wire of the sensor, it was caked in black carbon and took some careful cleaning.

When all was back in place I turned the car over and it started first time no problems idle was high at 1800rpm for about 30secs then settled at 900/1000rpm.

It now runs much better, throttle response is smoother, no more kangaroo jumping and stalling and I easilly get over 30mpg around town (normal driving).

I recommend cleaning the I.A.T sensor at the same time it's only one allen bolt and a wiring plug to remove and it's out.

Worth trying before chucking big money at expensive replacement parts :smiley:

Where is the IAT Sensor? as i am still experiencing problems after cleaning the TB

Cheers.