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throttle body is sticking - not sure if it is?

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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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throttle body is sticking - not sure if it is?

my throttle body is not clossing all the way. i bought the car with a nitrous plate, i think that may b my problem or the spring to just weak? has anyone else has the problem? the throttle oney close 99%, so it idies high
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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Re: throttle body is sticking - not sure if it is?

jay,

There is the idle control screw on the back of the tb on the drivers side. Try unscrewing a turn or so it to see if that would fix it.


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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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Re: throttle body is sticking - not sure if it is?

no, it doesnt alway touch the idle screw. its like the cables to short
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