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Question posted by bboop1973rs on June 10th, 2021

Throttle Body Relearn Process

I need to know thr throttle body adaptation relearn process. Cuz my car lags after i did some repairs. Please help

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Answer #1: Posted by SonuKumar on June 10th, 2021 7:39 PM
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BMW & MINI Throttle Body Adaptation Reset

Please make sure the ignition is Turned Off.

Press the Gas Pedal to Full Throttle (while ignition is off).

Turn on the Ignition to the 3rd position for 30 seconds (Do Not Crank the Vehicle) (Do Not let go of the Throttle)

After 30 seconds are over, Turn Ignition Off and Remove Key (Do Not let go of the Throttle).

How do I reset my electronic throttle control manually?

Resetting your electronic throttle control manually can be a tricky job. First, make sure the accelerator pedal is fully released. Next, turn the ignition on and then turn it off and wait for ten seconds. During these ten seconds, be sure the throttle valve is moving by listening for a sound of operation.

Does a new throttle body need to be reprogrammed?

The mechanic said it needed a new throttle body, and he installed a new one. ... In fact, on some engines a new throttle body needs to be programmed with a factory, or equivalent, scan tool. The technician cannot even clean the carbon out of the throttle body in some cases without setting a "check engine" light

How long does it take for a throttle body to relearn?

Here's the throttle body relearn procedure

1) Start the engine and let it idle in park for 3 minutes. During that period the idle may be higher idle than normal. 2) After 3 minutes, turn the engine off and leave it off for 60- seconds. 3) Start the engine again and let it idle in park for 3 minutes one more time.

How much does it cost to reprogram a throttle body?

Installation prices will be low due to the easy accessibility of the throttle, so look to pay in the $50 to $75. However, some sensors and almost all of the assemblies will need to be reprogrammed, and will add anywhere from $20 to $100 to the installation bill.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NohVmaY134

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXS4Clx0AS4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pERDBPcR5OQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAnEoMa80VY


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Answer #2: Posted by SonuKumar on January 1st, 2023 8:16 AM
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https://cdn.dealereprocess.org/cdn/servicemanuals/bmw/2008-x3.pdf

BMW & MINI Throttle Body Adaptation Reset

Please make sure the ignition is Turned Off.

Press the Gas Pedal to Full Throttle (while ignition is off).

Turn on the Ignition to the 3rd position for 30 seconds (Do Not Crank the Vehicle) (Do Not let go of the Throttle)

After 30 seconds are over, Turn Ignition Off and Remove Key (Do Not let go of the Throttle).

How do I reset my electronic throttle control manually?

Resetting your electronic throttle control manually can be a tricky job. First, make sure the accelerator pedal is fully released. Next, turn the ignition on and then turn it off and wait for ten seconds. During these ten seconds, be sure the throttle valve is moving by listening for a sound of operation.

Does a new throttle body need to be reprogrammed?

The mechanic said it needed a new throttle body, and he installed a new one. ... In fact, on some engines a new throttle body needs to be programmed with a factory, or equivalent, scan tool. The technician cannot even clean the carbon out of the throttle body in some cases without setting a "check engine" light

How long does it take for a throttle body to relearn?

Here's the throttle body relearn procedure

1) Start the engine and let it idle in park for 3 minutes. During that period the idle may be higher idle than normal. 2) After 3 minutes, turn the engine off and leave it off for 60- seconds. 3) Start the engine again and let it idle in park for 3 minutes one more time.

How much does it cost to reprogram a throttle body?

Installation prices will be low due to the easy accessibility of the throttle, so look to pay in the $50 to $75. However, some sensors and almost all of the assemblies will need to be reprogrammed, and will add anywhere from $20 to $100 to the installation bill.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NohVmaY134

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXS4Clx0AS4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pERDBPcR5OQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAnEoMa80VY


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