Engine in limp mode?

Tiny
MICKEY MOO
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  • 2008 TOYOTA YARIS
  • 1.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 120,000 MILES
The throttle body and electronic foot pedal was replaced. Car starts and runs well, except very slow as if it's on limp mode.
Saturday, November 28th, 2020 AT 4:47 AM

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Tiny
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It sounds like the throttle body needs to be relearned which is common if you do not service the throttle bore correctly. This guide will help you with the CAN video below which will show you how you can relearn the throttle bore:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

and

https://youtu.be/InIlnsjOVFA

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

Please run down these guides and report back.

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Sunday, November 29th, 2020 AT 9:32 AM

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