donpb

I just finished replacing the starter and now the car runs skididsh at idle. It's throwing a MAF code and vacuum issue. I did not remove any hoses at all except for the intake to the throttle body. From looking down at it, I'm thinking that is where the problem is, I do not feel I installed it tight. The intake boot I had to hold it in place while tightening the clamp or else it kept falling out of place.

Shouldn't it snap onto the throttle housing and not be falling over like it is? Thanks.

I am referring to the elbow that connects to the throttle body intake port. I have that resonator thing not just an elbow.

seanjordan20

It doesn't click into place it slides into a groove I believe. You have to push it all the way onto the TB

donpb

So once its in the groove, it shouldn't just fall out before tightening the clamp right? I ask because I don't think I have it entirely in the groove. Maybe just one side is in. It's really hard to see down there. Thanks.

donpb

I forgot to mention, I'm getting codes 1415, 0171, 0174.

seanjordan20

No it will not fall out if it's in place before tightening

donpb

That's what I meant, hold in place not click in place. Thanks. Ok I just got it to hold in place and it's holding on its own. Last time I used something to hold it in place. Now my problem is my hand barely fits in that area to tighten the clamp and that makes it incredibly difficult.

I'm looking for a 6mm flex head ratchet at the moment.

seanjordan20

The clamp should be able to turn when loose. Just place it where it's easily accessible to tighten it down

donpb

There is no where else to rotate it to that is accessible. I tried already. I have that dang resonator box in the way. I just need a flex head ratchet wrench. I am picking up one later today.

scottalexander

I just had my throttle body off last week.

Here's the way I tighten the clamp for the boot.

While you are looking at the resonator, take you right arm and head towards the master cylinder. Now snake your hand towards the intake manifold.

Use a flex driver with a 6mm socket on the end to tighten it.

I also put in a new green throttle body gasket.

donpb

That's exactly what I plan on buying tonight.