2008 Ford Taurus Throttle body Actuator

MIDO2MAN

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2008 FORD TAURUS
3.0L
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
200,000 MILES

The car sometimes shuts off while driving, and the check engine light is not one but the autozone they get code for throttle body Actuator, where is this located? Is it inside the throttle body and I have to replace the whole throttle body? Any help will be great thanks.

Monday, January 12th, 2015 AT 7:41 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Are they referring to the throttle position sensor? By any chance, do you have the trouble code they found? Also, if it is stalling due to a low idle, most times it is the idle air control valve (located on the throttle body) or a vacuum leak. Let me know.

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Tuesday, January 13th, 2015 AT 6:07 AM

MIDO2MAN

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Ok, I went back to auto zone and ask them to give me the code and here is what show on the scan tool " p115E throttle Actuator control throttle body air flow trim at maximum limit "

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Tuesday, January 13th, 2015 AT 7:58 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Now I understand. Okay, the problem is that the throttle plate angle is at it's max position to allow air to enter the intake but there still isn't enough air making it in. MOST COMMONLY, there are carbon deposits on and around the throttle plate on the throttle body. Remove the air intake tube and clean all carbon and dirt from that area and it should fix the problem.

Do this and let me know if it helps. I think it will.

Joe

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Tuesday, January 13th, 2015 AT 6:40 PM

MIDO2MAN

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Thank you for your help, I have alots of things going on in my life right, so it will take ne couple weeks to get to the car, but I will let you know when I get to it and if it works or not.

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Wednesday, January 14th, 2015 AT 11:25 AM

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