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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I know a mechanic who does jobs in his spare time and going to do the throttle body on my car at my place.
Ive read that the ecu will need adjusting as it's electronic controlled. Would he be able to do that away from garage facilities? Ive seen him work and looks like he knows whst hes doing... I hope lol  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I know a mechanic who does jobs in his spare time and going to do the throttle body on my car at my place.
Ive read that the ecu will need adjusting as it's electronic controlled. Would he be able to do that away from garage facilities? Ive seen him work and looks like he knows whst hes doing... I hope lol "
If he has the gear he can do it . My mechanic specialises though in electronics. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I wish I had a fuck buddy who was a mechanic. Oh and one who was a physio. Oh and perhaps a travel agent..... "
Oh yeah a physio would make a great fb.... |
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A throttle body is just an electronically actuated valve controlled by the ECM.
In most cases if he is stripping and cleaning, if the throttle position sensor is replaced back in the exact same position there should be no problems.
The only time a laptop would be required is if the sensor values need to be calibrated to the ECM.
There is no direct intervention to the ECM so should be ok.
However he has to make sure the battery is disconnected as the ECM may detect a voltage error with the sensor which will through up the engine warning light and fault code.
You will then need a scanner or laptop to clear the code.
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"A throttle body is just an electronically actuated valve controlled by the ECM.
In most cases if he is stripping and cleaning, if the throttle position sensor is replaced back in the exact same position there should be no problems.
The only time a laptop would be required is if the sensor values need to be calibrated to the ECM.
There is no direct intervention to the ECM so should be ok.
However he has to make sure the battery is disconnected as the ECM may detect a voltage error with the sensor which will through up the engine warning light and fault code.
You will then need a scanner or laptop to clear the code.
*throw* ffs
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By *andonmessMan
over a year ago
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"A throttle body is just an electronically actuated valve controlled by the ECM.
In most cases if he is stripping and cleaning, if the throttle position sensor is replaced back in the exact same position there should be no problems.
The only time a laptop would be required is if the sensor values need to be calibrated to the ECM.
There is no direct intervention to the ECM so should be ok.
However he has to make sure the battery is disconnected as the ECM may detect a voltage error with the sensor which will through up the engine warning light and fault code.
You will then need a scanner or laptop to clear the code.
*throw* ffs
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Exactly. If it's a fly by wire throttle it'll need coding. If it's a mechanical throttle with a tps it'll be fine. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Shouldn't need to code a new throttle body. What car is it out of curiosity? "
polo, with electronic throttle. Ta for the replies everyone, he seems competent when he's done other stuff.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"A throttle body is just an electronically actuated valve controlled by the ECM.
In most cases if he is stripping and cleaning, if the throttle position sensor is replaced back in the exact same position there should be no problems.
The only time a laptop would be required is if the sensor values need to be calibrated to the ECM.
There is no direct intervention to the ECM so should be ok.
However he has to make sure the battery is disconnected as the ECM may detect a voltage error with the sensor which will through up the engine warning light and fault code.
You will then need a scanner or laptop to clear the code.
*throw* ffs
Exactly. If it's a fly by wire throttle it'll need coding. If it's a mechanical throttle with a tps it'll be fine."
new electronic one for a polo |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yeah he can do it away from the workshop as the advanced scan tools these days are had held size or on a laptop.
Once the new throttle body is on he will connect his scan tool up.
The programming process can take around 30mins depending on how quick or user friendly their scan tool software is. The ecu adjustment is a calibration
Phase so the new throttle body opens and closes in the right positions.
Ask him . He should be ok with you asking.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Yeah he can do it away from the workshop as the advanced scan tools these days are had held size or on a laptop.
Once the new throttle body is on he will connect his scan tool up.
The programming process can take around 30mins depending on how quick or user friendly their scan tool software is. The ecu adjustment is a calibration
Phase so the new throttle body opens and closes in the right positions.
Ask him . He should be ok with you asking.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Did you get your polo sorted OP?
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No. They ordered the part but was too budy at work to drop over, then when he did, the correct part no. Was on box but wrong part inside so waiting for replacement |
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By *uxomBloomsWoman
over a year ago
Near Tunbridge Wells |
Thank you.
Could there be a cheap and pain free reason that my 24 year old Saab 900s struggles to get into reverse and often slips out? Or is it likely to be a gear box issue that will be too expensive to fix? |
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By *m3232Man
over a year ago
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"Thank you.
Could there be a cheap and pain free reason that my 24 year old Saab 900s struggles to get into reverse and often slips out? Or is it likely to be a gear box issue that will be too expensive to fix? "
Don’t know Saab’s but google will help. It could either be selector mechanism which is either cable or rod needing looking at which shouldn’t be that expensive or inside the box which can be. This is basing on it being a manual car. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Thank you. It is a manual, yes. The thing about Saabs, or at least this one, is that you have to put it into reverse to take the key out and park so it gets a lot of wear. "
There was a saab on wheeler dealers with the same type of problems, don't think a new gearbox was needed.
Gimme a pm op and i can direct you to a site forum |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Did you get your polo sorted OP?
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No. They ordered the part but was too budy at work to drop over, then when he did, the correct part no. Was on box but wrong part inside so waiting for replacement "
That’s annoying |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Did you get your polo sorted OP?
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No. They ordered the part but was too budy at work to drop over, then when he did, the correct part no. Was on box but wrong part inside so waiting for replacement
That’s annoying "
Thsts not all mate. The supplier insist they se the right part, despite being given the reg and vin.
So the whole fookin saga continues... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Thank you. It is a manual, yes. The thing about Saabs, or at least this one, is that you have to put it into reverse to take the key out and park so it gets a lot of wear. "
The gear linkage and rear engine mounts go on those.
There’s a good Saab specialist near Tunbridge Wells.
Called Motorvation saab they were really helpful when I took my old 9-3 there when the steering on mine wouldn’t unlock when i put the key in. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Did you get your polo sorted OP?
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No. They ordered the part but was too budy at work to drop over, then when he did, the correct part no. Was on box but wrong part inside so waiting for replacement
That’s annoying
Thsts not all mate. The supplier insist they se the right part, despite being given the reg and vin.
So the whole fookin saga continues... "
Oh no  , I hope you get it sorted soon OP. |
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