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07-18-2018, 09:54 AM | #1 |
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Replacing My Throttle Actuators
My car through a P2100 code, is in limp mode and has a bunch of iDrive messages listing all the malfunctions. I figured it was the throttle actuators based on my research on this forum.
My question is can I start the engine after installing the actuators BUT before putting back the plenum and intake? I want to make sure that the codes go away and limp mode is gone before putting everything back together. I am also replacing the thermostat since I already have the car apart. I bought it 2 years ago as I get random thermostat codes during the cold weather and was planning on doing the change at some point. BTW I have already pulled out the actuators and am just waiting for the new ones from M Power Motorsports. The DYI was extremely helpful and I am glad I did this myself. Thanks in advance for your help |
07-18-2018, 02:28 PM | #2 | |
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Yes you can. Make sure the place you start the engine is clean and not dusty
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Why would you want to? Unfiltered air isn’t good, so the question is what are you really saving? Are you really going to pull the new actuators out and put the old ones BACK in and wait for them to fail then do the whole thing again a year from now? If not then what’s the point of letting in unfiltered air
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07-19-2018, 09:43 AM | #6 |
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You might consider replacing the temp sensor also if you're doing the thermostat. That's what I did when I replaced my thermostat & water pump earlier this year. It's not an expensive part and it's right on top of the thermostat housing, it takes seconds to replace if you're already in there. Obviously, this isn't going to make or break anything, just a suggestion
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But anyways I am happy to report the car works great now, error codes and limp mode went away. All I had to do was clear the check engine light and then I was done. Honestly the hardest part of the hold whole thing was getting some electrical unplugged/reconnected and getting the plenum seated properly. |
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Cool... well, maybe when it comes time to do mine you can drive down from Boston and show me/help
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