2003 Saturn Vue Throttle plate

2003 SATURN VUE
177,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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ADAJ13472
The Throttlce Plate in my 2003 saturn vue is clicking. i applied lubricant to the throttle plate but it didnt help. what could be the problem
Sep 20, 2010 at 7:33 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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When is the throttle plate clicking?
Sep 22, 2010 at 11:59 AM
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ADAJ13472
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when you turn the key to the on position it clicks. and it has reduced power on the dash
Sep 23, 2010 at 5:01 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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The Reason your throttle plate click's is because you have a throttle by wire so when you turn the key on the throttle plate goes threw a calibration when you turn the key on.Go to a auto part's store like auto zone and have them scan your car for code's and let me know which number's you have.
Sep 24, 2010 at 12:32 AM
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