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Old Aug 24, 2014 | 01:28 PM
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Throttle body wont close

I drove my car today and I got a CEL. The car was running very rough and had zero power. After talking to Stilov and Markski, they said it was an issue with my TB. I pulled apart the Y-pipe to find that the TB wouldn't close all the way. I pulled out the TB and cleaned every part including the gears and electric motor/armature. The electric motor has brushes that produce a dust that clogs the motor and brass bushings. Cleaning it with CRC electrical cleaner works very well. The car now runs perfect. Thank you Stilov and Markski!
 
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Nothing like doing the repairs yourself. Of course credit to Stilov and Markski for steering.

Good to know.. Thanks for posting
 
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Thanks for this information! +
 
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glad it was sorted...mine was not resolved by cleaning.

I am suspecting some type of spring damage to mine. So I replaced it. Good news it that E-gas throttle bodies from 986 and 996 and turbos are the same yay!!!
 
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