6.0 throttle body problem
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From: kalamazoo michigan
6.0 throttle body problem
I have a nick Williams 102 throttle body. The sensor keeps going bad. I've replaced it with both aftermarket and oem ones and it will work a few weeks sometimes 2 months then just continues going into limp mode to the point where I can't drive it, it'll stay in limp mode. Any ideas on what's causing this?
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What year is the car ???…first you have to determine what DTC’s (trouble codes) you have stored…also these sensors are electrical circuits so that has to be looked at before you replace any sensor…this may be an electrical issue.
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You are in C6 Tech…your profile says it’s a ‘98 so if it’s an ‘03 what engine is in it with a 6.0 ??…can you please change your profile to reflect that because there are wiring differences year to year…when you start using these aftermarket TPS sensors the PCM is looking for certain voltages in determining if you have a TB issue…what DTC’s are you seeing ??…if you have either a scan tool to look at TPS voltages or a DVOM to look at these voltages that way not to much more help I can offer.
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For one it's not my 98 I'm have a problem with that has a ls3 416...another is I'm not a mechanic was just looking for some strong advice...we picked up an 03 it has an c6 6.0 in it...our local ls shop closed which did a lot of work to this car so im just saying what I know and what I been doing to currently fix the situation...I appreciate your advice but you don't have to snoop around and be a dick about it....I'll have someone look into the electrical side of it...thanks
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Is this a LS style TB that has the motor, with sensors in the motor assembly.
If yes, you can pull apart the motor assembly to get to the sensors, to clean them up, tweak the arms a bit more on the swipers, but sound more like a heat problem at the sensor swiper arms that are causing them to loose their tension instead.
If yes, you can pull apart the motor assembly to get to the sensors, to clean them up, tweak the arms a bit more on the swipers, but sound more like a heat problem at the sensor swiper arms that are causing them to loose their tension instead.
