Re: Re: RE: Throttle body cleaning?

From: jay & dana (jay&dana@telus.net)
Date: Wed Nov 27 2002 - 17:46:39 EST


Thanks for the heads up Ray.
I understand the IAC now, but the TPS and MAP sensors should not be sprayed
and cleaned, just the ports where they attach on the TB, right?

Thanks again for experienced advice :-)
Jay

----- Original Message -----
From: <raymond.irons@gm.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: November 27, 2002 3:16 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Re: RE: Throttle body cleaning?

> I'd like to chime in my two bits worth here, if I may. When you remove the
> IAC solenoid for cleaning, make sure you do not push the plunger into the
> solenoid housing. The result, in my case, was a damaged IAC solenoid that
> required replacement. When I did accidently push the plunger in, I said to
> my self, "oh crap" but like a dummy, I tried to run it anyway. When I
> started the engine, idle shot up to 3000 RPM and stayed there for a minute
> or so then started climbing. Shut down the engine and made a quick run to
> AutoZone for a replacement. Not an overly hard or expensive lesson to
learn
> but one I will not forget anytime soon.
>
>
> Ray Irons
> Dover, De



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