Throttle Bodies

2025 Toyota Highlander XSESECTION Throttle Bodies
Condition Code Procedure
15,000 miles or 12 months beyond most recent Chemical Engine Decarbonization 5 Suggest chemical engine decarbonization
Connector (Weatherpack type) leaking A Require repair or replacement
Connector broken A Require repair or replacement
Connector melted A Require repair or replacement
NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part.
Connector missing C Require replacement
Contaminated A Require repair or replacement
NOTE: Determine source of contamination, such as engine coolant, fuel, metal particles, or water. Require repair or replacement.
Deposits on throttle body components A Require repair
NOTE: Some throttles are coated by manufacturer; follow OEM-recommended procedures.
Leaking A Require repair or replacement
Restricted, affecting performance A Require repair
NOTE: Some components may be serviceable; check for accepted cleaning procedure.
Terminal broken A Require repair or replacement
Terminal burned, affecting performance A Require repair or replacement
NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part.
Terminal burned, not affecting performance 2 Suggest repair or replacement
Terminal corroded, affecting performance A Require repair or replacement
Terminal corroded, not affecting performance 2 Suggest repair or replacement
Terminal loose, affecting performance B Require repair or replacement
Terminal loose, not affecting performance 1 Suggest repair or replacement
Threads damaged A Require repair or replacement
Threads stripped (threads missing) A Require repair or replacement
Throttle shaft binding, affecting performance A Require repair or replacement
Throttle shaft worn, affecting performance A Require repair or replacement
Throttle shaft worn, not affecting performance 1 Suggest repair or replacement
Wire lead conductors exposed B Require repair or replacement
Wire lead corroded A Require repair or replacement
Wire lead open A Require repair or replacement
Wire lead shorted A Require repair or replacement
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