Why does the Chery QQ experience unstable idle after cleaning the throttle body?
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It is because the throttle opening has not been reset. Causes: Due to long-term carbon buildup, the carbon deposits squeeze the throttle body, causing the throttle opening to expand accordingly. After cleaning the throttle body, if it is not reset, the throttle opening remains in the pre-cleaning state with carbon buildup, leading to increased air intake. In severe cases, this can result in unstable idle. Solution: Before cleaning the throttle body, disconnect the negative terminal of the battery. Alternatively, after cleaning, turn the key to the ON position and wait for a few minutes before turning it off. Then, turn it to the ON position again, press the accelerator pedal fully without starting the engine, and then start the car. The quickest method is to use a computer for matching.