Throttle actuator sensor

[Cheryl Mcguinness]

Hi is it easy to replace a throttle actuator sensor myself or does it have to go on a computer 

[cliffcoggin]

It would help if you mentioned the engine size and fuel, but it is likely it would need to be calibrated with computer diagnostics.

[Cheryl Mcguinness]

It's  a 2 liter diesel 

 

[Steve Q]

Think it'll need calibrating. 

[Cheryl Mcguinness]

Ok thank you 

[ertdes]

Hi Cheryl,

The anti-shudder valve (I assume that's what you mean by throttle actuator sensor?) needs adapting once replaced or cleaned as Clifford and Steve mentioned. There is probably someone with VCDS in your area who can do the adaptation. Diesel cars technically don't have a throttle body as they work differently to petrols; the purpose of the valve is to stop the engine from shaking when turning it off rather than to let the car accelerate.

Bear in mind, some anti-shudder valves need to just be cleaned and not replaced (the part is pricey). As for whether the valve is easy to replace, it depends on how mechanically minded you are and whether you can get the intake pipe off!

[Cheryl Mcguinness]

No my car has a throttle actuator sensor under the bonnet as I have had it put onto a diagnostics machine and it came up with throttle actuator sensor stuck open