Cranks, will not start

Tiny
JKGRIFFITHS2007
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  • 1999 HONDA CRV
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 119,000 MILES
Recently I cleaned my throttle body with throttle body cleaner. After a few cranks it finally started. I drove it about 20 miles came home. Tried to start it the next day would not start. Put the pedal to the floor, again no start. Why?

Normally I remove throttle body to clean, but was lazy this time.
Wednesday, January 1st, 2020 AT 8:57 AM

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Tiny
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Did you remove the MAP and throttle position sensor? If not then the chemical in the cleaner can damage these sensors. If they are damaged then it can cause a no start.

I would suggest starting with checking for codes and seeing what is there. This will keep us from guessing as to which sensor it is if I am correct.
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Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 6:34 PM
Tiny
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No codes. Plugs are brand new, but when I pulled them they looked 20 years old. I am guessing all that carbon from cleaning the TB burned them black. Cleaned my plugs now it's running fine.
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Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 6:34 PM
Tiny
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Makes sense. Thanks for the update. Glad you got it going.
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Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 6:34 PM

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