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    1.8T Throttlebody trouble

    07-29-2012 03:09 PM #1
    So I was trying to fix somethings by working the potentiometer, but my situation didn't change. I've got the "error in basic settings" code... On close inspection I found that the contact traces that the throttlebody adaption is supposed to use has lost some of the material and apparently isn't able to make enough contact.

    While I'm betting my only option is to get a replacement TB, I'm wondering I'd anyone knows of any alternatives? Otherwise, this will quickly become a want to buy thread.
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    07-30-2012 08:49 AM #2
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    08-05-2012 09:40 AM #3
    Now I know there's engineers in these parts... And I know there's tinkerers too... No ones got anything to offer? The only code I have is the 17967 error in basic settings... And given the circumstances I don't want to go toss $300 for spanking brand new throttlebody...
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    08-05-2012 09:44 AM #4
    Quote Originally Posted by ExtremeVR6 View Post
    Now I know there's engineers in these parts... And I know there's tinkerers too... No ones got anything to offer? The only code I have is the 17967 error in basic settings... And given the circumstances I don't want to go toss $300 for spanking brand new throttlebody...
    300? you can find 80mm hemi's for 145 bucks new

    how old is your tb?
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    08-05-2012 11:57 AM #5
    Ebay: $50.00 and up for used but perfectly functional throttle bodies.
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    08-08-2012 12:37 AM #6
    I've only had the car for a year now... But the car has 207k on it...

    And anything other than OE is only if you plan on using a special tune...

    I did pick up a used TB for 52 shipped...
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    08-08-2012 09:25 AM #7
    i just spent 500 on my throttle body, with the sensors
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    08-08-2012 10:30 AM #8
    ill sell you an 80mm hemi for 100
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    08-08-2012 12:06 PM #9
    stock throttle bodys are the only thing that will work properly on a 1.8t..any other size and your asking for troble
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    08-08-2012 12:37 PM #10
    Quote Originally Posted by bluewolf2001 View Post
    stock throttle bodys are the only thing that will work properly on a 1.8t..any other size and your asking for troble
    Not at all. Many users have used larger throttle bodies with no issues even on tunes that don't account for the larger TB.
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    08-08-2012 12:43 PM #11
    i just read in the diy 1.8t fourm and it said never swith throttle bodys unless your looking for troble...i mean i know it can be done with the right amount of tuneing and cash...
    im just trynna fighure out my car it barly idled only with throttleing it. but i cleaned the maf and throttle and now it idles better without any peddle but now my peddle hardly even revs it 200 rpms then nothing no matter how much throttle i give it
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