Rough Idle? Weak Acceleration? How to Diagnose and Clean a Throttle Body

If your car, truck, or SUV has a rough idle and is slow to accelerate, there may be a problem with the throttle body. Our experts in this article and video explain how to inspect and clean a throttle body and review other potential causes of weak acceleration and a rough idle.

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P2138 Code: How-to Guide and Video to Diagnose and Fix Like a Mechanic

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Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D/E Voltage Correlation

Your check engine light is on and you’ve got a code P2138, “Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D/E Voltage Correlation.” What does that mean? In this video, our mechanic breaks down the P2138 code, its symptoms, including poor acceleration and reduced power mode, and shows you how to diagnose the potential causes so you know what to do to clear the code.

Check Engine Light? Weak Acceleration or Reduced Power – Code P2138 

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