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I got my 06 S back from the dealer -- On a few occasions I had some stumbling on startup after the car would sit for a week . I thought maybe it was early signs of the coils failing again. Coils OK but they cleaned the TB - I am surprised at the difference -- car is much more responsive. Its like driving another car.
Service told me that the TB getting dirty is a common problem -- my car has 38k. Just figured I would relay the information.
Service told me that the TB getting dirty is a common problem -- my car has 38k. Just figured I would relay the information.
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Sorry ..... I did not see the car while they were working on it. He also indicated that they were seeing failures of the MAF sensors - starting normally around 60k
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Thanks for the tip ![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I'd also be interested in information about the process of cleaning it. I just bought a Turbo with about 70k miles, and while the car is lovely it seems it was quite some time since the last service. So far I had to replace all coils, sparkplugs, do a long overdue oil change, change air filters and so on. I could imagine the TB could use some cleaning too while I'm at it.
If anyone has information about how this is done, feel free to share
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I'd also be interested in information about the process of cleaning it. I just bought a Turbo with about 70k miles, and while the car is lovely it seems it was quite some time since the last service. So far I had to replace all coils, sparkplugs, do a long overdue oil change, change air filters and so on. I could imagine the TB could use some cleaning too while I'm at it.
If anyone has information about how this is done, feel free to share
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There is a special cleaner specifically for the MAF sensors, CRC makes it in addition to several others. Available at most auto parts stores. No idea what the diff is from carb cleaner.
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I do not know the set up on the CS regarding the TB.
Whenever I have had a MAF sensor fail just cleaning them has never helped - and yes the cleaner is available in regular auto stores.
The only cars I have ever owned that needed TB cleaning were my mid 90's 6 cylinder Jaguars. The breather and other emission recirculation points were just downstream of the TB and soot coming in and backing up from those points would cling to the TB/ butterfly and intake.
The drivability change this has made to the CS is really noticeable.
I wonder why the TB is getting dirty?
Whenever I have had a MAF sensor fail just cleaning them has never helped - and yes the cleaner is available in regular auto stores.
The only cars I have ever owned that needed TB cleaning were my mid 90's 6 cylinder Jaguars. The breather and other emission recirculation points were just downstream of the TB and soot coming in and backing up from those points would cling to the TB/ butterfly and intake.
The drivability change this has made to the CS is really noticeable.
I wonder why the TB is getting dirty?