Throttle Body Cleaning

Do not insert your fingers into the installed throttle body when you turn the ignition switch ON (II) or while the ignition switch is ON (II). If you do, you will seriously injure your fingers if the throttle valve is activated.

  1. Make sure the ignition switch is turned OFF.
  1. Check for damage to the air cleaner. If the air cleaner is damaged, replace it.
  1. Wipe off the carbon from the throttle valve and inside the throttle body with a paper towel soaked in throttle plate and induction cleaner.
    NOTE:
    • Remove the throttle body to clean it.
    • Be careful not to pinch your fingers.
    • To avoid removing the molybdenum coating, do not clean the bearing area of the throttle shaft (A).
    • Do not spray throttle plate and induction cleaner directly on the throttle body.
    • Use Honda genuine throttle plate and induction cleaner.

  1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  1. Reset the ECM with the HDS.
  1. Select the ETCS TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
  1. Select TP POSITION CHECK and clear the throttle position (TP) learned value.
  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and wait for 2 seconds without pressing the accelerator pedal.