Why does the engine idle unstably after cleaning the throttle body?

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StVivian
07/30/25 12:54am
It is because the throttle opening has not been reset. Cause: 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 will still maintain the state before the carbon buildup was removed. This leads to an increase in air intake, and in severe cases, unstable idling occurs. Solution: Before cleaning the throttle body, disconnect the negative terminal of the battery, or 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 engine. The quickest method is to use a computer for matching.
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