Engine in limp mode?

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


Nov 29, 2020 at 9:32 AM
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