throttle body problem

the throttle plate in my throttle body is getting stuck whenever i first start the car, but now its starting to do it every time i stop. i thought it was dirty and cleaned it. It didnt help at all. does anyone know what else i can do?

Check the spring, cable, and the throttle plate.

i know its not the cable or the spring. its either the plate because i cleaned it with emory cloth or something else

try loosening the 2 screws on it and then opening and shutting it so that the plate sits into place, then tighten the screws.

which two screws?

there should be 2 screws that hold the throttle plate into it's holder, loosen them up and open and close it a little and let it slide into place, then tighten up the screws and that should fix it.

tried it, but it made no change. I also noticed when i open the throttle i am able to move the throttle plate from side to side. is it supposed to do that?

do u have a CAI or did u take ur air filter out i dk if this could be the proablem but could ur throttle plate be bent? or warped

tried it, but it made no change. I also noticed when i open the throttle i am able to move the throttle plate from side to side. is it supposed to do that?

You shouldn't be able to move the throttle plate side to side with those 2 screws in, because that's exactly what the 2 screws are there to do - keep the plate in one place. You I'd say something is wrong either A. throttle plate, throttle plate shaft, or the 2 screws could be screwed (yes I meant to make that pun ;) ).

the throttle plate shaft moves when i move the throttle plate

then either the shaft is broken or the bearings that the plate rotates on are bad. take the throttle body apart and see what part(s) are bad and replace them.

if you take it apart replace the TB shaft seals too since they dry out and cause boost leaks

The seals are also what locate the shaft. Though I dont believe they will allow side to side (or end to end I guess) movement of the shaft. There is a nit on the plate that holds the return spring, and there is a nut on the other end under the throttle position sensor. One of those could be loose I supposed. Either time, sounds like time for a rebuild. There are a couple vfaqs out there for it, read them carefully. Its only a couple bucks in parts, but there are a couple ways you could go wrong with it. Just read and understand, then do. ;)

im thinking about just buying a new one

The dealer is charging 225-300 for new TBs, and if you buy a used one (~100 with sensors) odds are the seals still leak and should be changed. Its only 7 bucks to rebuild the one you have, I would at least consider it. The vfaqs are quite complete.

thanks, i'll try it, eventhough they told me the seals are hard to find

MAchV sells them for a little more money (15 bucks?) but they are easier to get that way.