Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Throttle Body
1. Dirt, grime, and carbon deposits on the inside of the housing
Similar to dirt and grime, carbon deposits can create an uneven surface inside the walls of the throttle body which can disrupt the atomization of the air/fuel mixture.
2. Electrical problems
In the case of the throttle body, electrical connection problems will cause inaccurate or intermittent information to be relayed to the car’s computer, resulting in faulty corrections to the air/fuel mixture.
3. Vacuum leaks or an incorrectly adjusted throttle stop
Vacuum leaks can disrupt the air/fuel flow due to an imbalance of air flow which can cause throttle body pressure problems. The issue could also be an incorrectly adjusted throttle stop.
4. Poor or high idle
When a throttle body is not functioning correctly, some noticeable characteristics may be poor or very low idle. This can include stalling when coming to a stop or very low idle after starting, or even stalling if the throttle is quickly pressed.