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How do you clean a throttle body on a Dodge Dakota?

How do you clean a throttle body on a Dodge Dakota?

Place the throttle body in a small pan and spray Carb/Throttle Body Cleaner in the bores, underside passages, and ports. Let soak for about a minute. 10. Wipe clean with a lint free rag (baby diaper works well) and blow out all the ports with some compressed air (a small can from a electronics store works just fine).

What is the idle control valve on a Dodge Dakota?

by Johnathan Cronk. The Dodge Dakota is equipped with an idle control valve. Commonly referred to as the IAC valve, this component controls the Dakota’s idle speed by allowing a certain amount of air to bypass the throttle plate. Throughout the life of the vehicle, the valve can become clogged and dirty, which causes the vehicle to run poorly.

What to use to clean IAC valve in Dodge Dakota?

Force may be required if there is excessive buildup around the valve or on the valve mount. Spray throttle body cleaner into the IAC valve and also on the valve mount. Clean the valve and valve mount with a wire brush and rag until all carbon buildup and debris is gone. Reinstall the newly cleaned IAC valve onto the valve mount.

How much is the Dakota throttle position sensor?

Shop AutoZone for Dodge Dakota Throttle Position Sensor (TPS). 10% OFF $75. Use Code: DIYSAVE10 Online Ship-to-Home Orders Only

What does TPS mean on a Dodge Dakota?

CASE 2: The throttle angle voltage DID NOT increase (and/or decrease) as you opened and closed the throttle plate. This tells you that the TPS is bad and causing the TPS trouble code lighting up the check engine light (CEL) on your 4.7L Dodge Durango (Dakota). Before you run out and buy it, I’m gonna’ suggest that you do two more tests.

by Johnathan Cronk. The Dodge Dakota is equipped with an idle control valve. Commonly referred to as the IAC valve, this component controls the Dakota’s idle speed by allowing a certain amount of air to bypass the throttle plate. Throughout the life of the vehicle, the valve can become clogged and dirty, which causes the vehicle to run poorly.

Shop AutoZone for Dodge Dakota Throttle Position Sensor (TPS). 10% OFF $75. Use Code: DIYSAVE10 Online Ship-to-Home Orders Only

Force may be required if there is excessive buildup around the valve or on the valve mount. Spray throttle body cleaner into the IAC valve and also on the valve mount. Clean the valve and valve mount with a wire brush and rag until all carbon buildup and debris is gone. Reinstall the newly cleaned IAC valve onto the valve mount.

CASE 2: The throttle angle voltage DID NOT increase (and/or decrease) as you opened and closed the throttle plate. This tells you that the TPS is bad and causing the TPS trouble code lighting up the check engine light (CEL) on your 4.7L Dodge Durango (Dakota). Before you run out and buy it, I’m gonna’ suggest that you do two more tests.

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Ruth Doyle