Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:29:28 +0100 From: Colin Stamp <col.dustbinnospamp.plus.com> Subject: Re: 9-3 viggen - Throttle Motor. Full PWM in Closing Direction
On 11 Apr 2007 11:45:34 -0700, "pzi" <pzinospamnet> wrote: > >The only parts that I disconnected from the throttle body was the limp- >home solenoid - I unscrewed it completely since I could not disconnect >the connector, 10-pin throttle body connector and two hoses. I left >the throttle body bolted to the intake manifold. >I will try to wiggle all connectors and maybe apply some electric >contact spray. I will also clean the valve itself with the cleaning >solution I have from my volvo throttle body procedure... > >thanks >-Peter One possibility is that something went wrong when you disturbed the limp-home solenoid, and now it's permanently engaged, so the throttle cable is locked to the butterfly. As soon as the ECU tries to set a different position to the pedal, it'll generate errors, and you might be able to feel it through the pedal. Cheers, Colin.