throttle body with all sensors

[deburgh]

I have a complete throttle housing with all its sensors ie stepmotor, I bought this for my 1.8 petrol operated 406 w reg. Turned out that this wasn't the problem it was the coolant sensor so these parts have not been used. I paid £30 for the complete housing which is very cheap, if anyone needs the same, I am just looking for a return on my outlay of £30. Obviously I will have to add on postage and I am estimating £10.00, if it works out cheaper I will send back a cheque for the difference. Ian

[gRoberts]

Ian,

Can I ask what was the original problem that caused you to buy the new throttle body?

I have a problem and seeing this has got me wondering.

Cheers

Gav

[deburgh]

Hi Gav,

When we bought the car, it kept stalling when the engine was warm. Also when the engine was turned off and re-started after a few minutes, it took several attempts to start. The rev counter kept reving up and down between 500 and 1,000 revs. I replaced the throttle body but had the same problem. I then put the old body back and bought a coolant temperature sensor and that has now cured the problem. The common problem is the step motor but in our case it was the coolant temperature sensor. If you buy a step motor it could cost you over £100 - new of course. Hope this helps = if you do want the throttle body let me know. If you want to ring me I'm on 07930 386456.

Regards
Ian

[gRoberts]

Ian,

Sorry mate, I was trying to locate a fault with my car and I was wondering whether you had replaced yours because of the same fault.

Thanks all the same!

Gav