Throttle Body Service Near Waco, TX

Close up view of a vehicle's throttle body

Throttle Body Service at Stanley Ford McGregor

Many systems in your engine keep it functioning properly. Multiple components to each system are necessary to keep them running well. One such component is tied directly to your acceleration system. It is called the throttle body. If there are problems with the throttle body, you will notice marked differences in your vehicle operation, particularly when it comes to acceleration. If you live in or near Gatesville, McGregor, or Waco and your vehicle’s acceleration is not as it used to be, then you can bring your vehicle to Stanley Ford McGregor and let our expert technicians check out the system and see where the problem may lay.

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What is the Throttle Body?

A throttle body is a primary component of your acceleration system. It is responsible for regulating airflow into your car’s engine. In essence, when you press down on the gas pedal, the throttle body will open to allow more airflow into the engine. With this function more fuel is also drawn in, this then facilitates acceleration. The throttle and its components are a core system in your engine. If it fails, you will notice a drop in performance.

How Does It Work?

Your engine’s throttle body functions by controlling the influx of air to your engine. It operates in this fashion:

Your throttle body connects to your gas pedal by a mechanical linkage for older models or by an electronic linkage in newer vehicles with a drive-by-wire system. When the accelerator pedal is depressed, the throttle plate (or the butterfly valve) opens inside the throttle body to allow greater volumes of air into the engine.
Then the throttle position sensor (TPS) monitors the angle of the throttle plate, as the driver presses or releases the accelerator pedal. The TPS then sends a signal to the Engine Control Module (ECM) to tell it the current position of the throttle plate.
Next, your ECM manages functions of the engine like fuel injection, timing of the ignition, and air intake. The input from the TPS to the ECM allows it to determine the correct amount of fuel to mix with incoming air to get proper combustion that provides the amount of power and performance you need.
When the throttle plate opens, air flows through the intake manifold. Then the ECM adjusts the fuel injectors to portion out the right amount of fuel. This creates the ideal mixture of air to fuel ratios for combustion. The plate closes to reduce airflow and improve fuel recovery when the driver presses the accelerator pedal.

Like all parts of a vehicle, eventually things wear out. If your throttle body needs a replacement, you will know because of the performance of your vehicle. Some signs of trouble include reduced performance and fuel efficiency, idling roughly, stalling out during acceleration, decreased acceleration and response times when pressing on the gas. Some cars will even have the check engine light triggered if there is a problem with the throttle body.

If you suspect you need to replace the throttle body of your vehicle, schedule service with Stanley Ford McGregor. If you have other questions, contact us and speak with our service department. We are here to help you get the most out of your vehicle.

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