Originally posted by delmar:
So how do you get around this? I kind of half-attached the accordian hose back onto the TB and just stuck the nozzle of the TB Cleaner can into the TB, then just went as per usual and manually moved the throttle cable to move the butterfly, but I'm not sure this would do a good enough job, as I really couldn't spray the cleaner all over the TB.
So any tips on how to get the car to actually run without the intake attached?
Try disconnecting the MAF's electrical connector. That's what I did when I cleaned my TB, and the engine ran well enough to clean it. It'd throw a MIL if you left it off long enough but if that happens just reset it. My educated guess is that the ECU does something different when it detects a working sensor but no flow versus no sensor at all (in which case, MIL and open loop).
Originally posted by Stephen:
How does topping up your tank cause carbon build up? I've been doing this for years and if it is wrong, I would like to know ASAP so that I will stop this from happening!
AFAIK, topping off your tank causes your carbon canister to work harder than it was designed to, which might cause premature failure and increased emissions. Personally I click the pump twice and that's it.
Originally posted by juspifool:
I was going to clean my TB the other day, but there is a sticker on it that says not to. What is that all about?
The TB is supposedly has a teflon coating inside. It sorta works, but periodic cleaning still helps. Just don't scrub it with a metal pad (like non-stick cookware), and you should be fine.
