I was a service advisor at a dealer for a few years. any idiot can clean a
TB the way they do it.
Stuff a rag down it's throat to help keep most of the gunk going into the
intake and the spray a shit load of carb cleaner in there.
That's all they used to do at the shop I worked at. They never take it of to
clean it. Labor is to high.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andy Levy" <andylevy@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2001 4:01 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Check Engine light on
> I agree with Mike. I can't figure out how a computer would be able to
> sense when plugs need replacing. To me, that seems like a trained eye/ear
> needs to inspect that to determine if it needs to be replaced. There
ain't
> no sensor on or near the plugs.
>
> As for the gas cap, if the cap isn't tight I suppose the emissions system
> could pick up that there's too much venting.
>
> The injector cleaning is a hose job, and the TB cleaning is too. You can
> do both with a bottle of Techron for the injectors and some TB cleaner
> yourself for under $20 in the driveway. Swapping your spark plugs for a
> set of Autolite 3923s at that mileage won't hurt either, and it's under
$10
> and a little elbow grease.
>
> Jason Mc wrote:
>
> >
> > Hi there,
> > My check engine light came on so I took it to the dealer to check it
out.
> > They said two codes poped up: One because the gas cap was loose ant the
> > other was for maintenance. Dealer said spark plugs need to be replaced,
> > injectors need to be cleaned and the throttle body needs cleaning. THe
> > truck only has 25,300 miles. If I remember correctly the manual said
the
> > plugs don't have to be replaced until 30,000 miles or more. What is the
> > best way to clean the throttle body and injectors? Does the injector
> > cleaner you add to the gas tank work well?Thanks for all the help.
> >
> > Jason
> > 2000 Std Cab V6 5 speed
> >
> >
> >
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