I cleaned the throttle body and now my car idles high?
Nov 13, 2020 at 3:05 AM
Idles high
2000 SATURN SL2
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You selected an SL2 with a 3.0L. Did you mean an LS2 with a 3.0L?
I suspect you may have damaged the throttle body or position sensor. Take a look at this attachment where it says to use a specific cleaner and not one that contains methyl ethyl ketone as it can damage it.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service
I attached the learn process that you can try to see if you can relearn the idle. Also, you may have a DTC and if you do, I attached the info for that.
I suspect you may have damaged the throttle body or position sensor. Take a look at this attachment where it says to use a specific cleaner and not one that contains methyl ethyl ketone as it can damage it.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service
I attached the learn process that you can try to see if you can relearn the idle. Also, you may have a DTC and if you do, I attached the info for that.
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Nov 13, 2020 at 9:17 AM
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