Dacia Logan Pick-up throttle body replacement, made easy

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What does a throttle body do?

The throttle body is a critical piece of the air intake system that controls the amount of air flowing into the engine. It consists of a pivoting flat valve and is located between the air intake and engine manifold where fresh air is pulled into the engine for the combustion process.

What are the symptoms of a bad throttle body?

Below are the top three symptoms that could indicate you need to replace your throttle body:

  • A very poor or rough idle

  • Poor or unreliable acceleration

  • Excess fuel consumption

What happens when we do a throttle body repair on your car?

Our certified mechanics will:

  • Analyse the ECU to see if there are any related fault codes.

  • Inspect the throttle body and air intake system.

  • Replace the throttle body if there are issues with it.

  • Clean the air intake system of dirt and residue.

  • Advise if any other parts need to be replaced.

  • Finally they will run the engine and test drive the car.

Daniel, from LondonDaniel, from London

Hey Fixter, can I drive with a bad throttle body?

I wouldn’t recommend driving with a failing throttle body. Your car could be very difficult to handle, it could break down whilst driving, or it could even accelerate unpredictably and uncontrollably - which is a very dangerous situation to be in on the roads.

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Want to learn more about Dacia Logan Pick-up throttle body replacement?

What does a throttle body do?

In today's modern fuel injected cars, the throttle body is a critical piece of the air intake system that controls the amount of air flowing into the engine. It sits between the air intake and engine manifold where fresh air is pulled into the engine for the combustion process.

The throttle body itself consists of a tube containing a pivoting flat valve (butterfly). When the driver presses the acceleration pedal the butterfly in the throttle body pivots to let more air flow into the manifold. When this happens, the throttle position sensor reports to the ECU that you have pressed the accelerator. The airflow sensor then detects more air and sends a message to the car’s computer to boost the amount of fuel being supplied by the injectors. This whole process is what enables your car to accelerate.

A good air filter is absolutely critical to the healthy operation of the throttle body, because dirt buildup on its surface over time can cause the butterfly valve to stick, causing a rough idle and drivability issues. It is therefore important that both the air filter and the throttle body are well maintained and kept clean.

Dacia

Dacia is a Romanian automobile manufacturer, established over 50 years ago in 1966, and has been a subsidiary of the French car manufacturer Renault since 1999.

Dacia is Romania’s top company by revenue and the largest exporter, constituting 7.3% of the country’s total exports in 2014.

###How popular is Dacia in the United Kingdom? Dacia offers great value budget motoring—but don’t think just because they’re cheap they’re not worth the money. The Sandero hatchback is Britain’s cheapest new car and has been receiving high praise from many of the critics and car reviewers throughout the country.

There are currently 137k Dacia vehicles on the roads in the UK, but that number is showing steady, solid growth year by year. Having only been introduced into the UK market in 2013, and with the popularity growing through their more than affordable yet reliable cars, it’s looking like they’re only heading from strength to strength.

###Superb value city cars, MPVs and SUVs With a neat but tidy range featuring the Logan estate, the Sandero hatchback, the Duster SUV and the Lodgy MPV, Dacia looks to be aiming primarily towards budget conscious family drivers.

Yet with the provision of new technologies, the model platforms and the support of Renault behind them, they’re in a great position to offer not only the low prices they’re renowned for but with real substance to back them up.

###Dacia: Don’t let the UK numbers fool you Despite being a relative newcomer to the UK market, Dacia has been manufacturing and selling cars around the world for a lot longer than they have here. The global success of this Romanian marque stands at over 4.5m units sold worldwide since the Renault supported relaunch in 2004. It became the fastest growing retail brand in Europe in 2017, with sales of the Sandero rising by 16%, and selling almost 200k units.

How often should a throttle body need replacing?

In today's modern fuel injected cars, the throttle body is a critical piece of the air intake system that controls the amount of air flowing into the engine. Because it is crucial to the healthy running of your vehicle, the throttle body should be well maintained and cleaned at least every 75,000 miles.

If you begin to notice any signs that your throttle body might be failing, such as a rough idle, frequent stalling or unreliable acceleration, you should book your car in to have the air flow system and the throttle body inspected as soon as possible. When the throttle body begins to fail it will get progressively worse (and more dangerous!) over time.

What happens during a throttle body replacement?

Our certified mechanics will:

  • Analyse the ECU to see if there are any related fault codes.

  • Inspect the throttle body and air intake system.

  • Replace the throttle body if there are issues with it.

  • Clean the air intake system of dirt and residue.

  • Advise if any other parts need to be replaced.

  • Finally they will run the engine and test drive the car.

What causes a throttle body to break?

Like most car parts, over time the throttle body will experience wear and may begin to fail. Another common issue is caused by the filth, carbon, and dirt that can build up in the throttle body housing and air intake system, creating problems with air flow. This interrupts the perfect mixture of air and fuel and can cause the butterfly valve to get stuck. Therefore regular cleaning and maintenance of the system and throttle body is crucial for a healthy and reliable car.

What are the symptoms of a bad throttle body?

Usually, there a few signs you can look for:

  • A very poor or rough idle

  • Poor or unreliable acceleration

  • Excess fuel consumption

  • Car misfiring

  • A delay from when you step on the acceleration until the car responds

  • A visibly dirty throttle body

  • Stalling more frequently

  • Check engine light comes on

How often should you replace your throttle body?

There is no set lifespan when it comes to the throttle body, however it is suggested that you clean it thoroughly at about 75,000 miles. Cleaning the throttle body and air intake system allows your car to operate more smoothly and it helps prolong its life.

What happens during a throttle body replacement?

Our certified mechanics will:

  • Analyse the ECU to see if there are any related fault codes.

  • Inspect the throttle body and air intake system.

  • Replace the throttle body if there are issues with it.

  • Clean the air intake system of dirt and residue.

  • Advise if any other parts need to be replaced.

  • Finally they will run the engine and test drive the car.

What is the average life of a throttle body?

There is no set lifespan when it comes to the throttle body, however it is suggested that you clean it thoroughly at about 75,000 miles. Cleaning the throttle body and air intake system allows your car to operate more smoothly and it helps prolong its life. Like with many car components, if the throttle body is well serviced and properly maintained it should last a while.

Can you drive with a bad throttle body?

Driving with a bad throttle body is not recommended. Your car could be very difficult to handle, it could break down whilst driving, or it could even accelerate unpredictably and uncontrollably - which is a very dangerous situation to be in on the roads. When the throttle body begins to fail it will get progressively worse (and more dangerous!) over time. You should book your car inn to be looked at as soon as you suspect there may be a problem.

Does the throttle body deteriorate with age?

Like most car parts, over time the throttle body will experience wear and may begin to fail. Filth, carbon, and dirt can also build up in the throttle body housing and air intake system over time, creating problems with air flow. This interrupts the perfect mixture of air and fuel and can cause the butterfly valve to get stuck. Therefore regular cleaning and maintenance of the system and throttle body is crucial for a healthy and reliable car.

The law, vehicle regulations and your MOT

If your throttle body is failing it could be affecting your fuel consumption and emissions. Because there are strict regulations around car emissions in the UK, excess fuel consumption and emissions could result in a fine or an MOT failure. It's important to keep your car well maintained to avoid unnecessary costs and harmful emissions.

Common questions about booking at Fixter

Common questions about booking at Fixter

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We put our drivers through rigorous vetting and training before they are able to drive your vehicle. All of our drivers must have at least 3 years of driving experience, hold a clean driver's licence, be over the age of 21, capable of driving both manual and automatic vehicles and pass a criminal background check.

Your vehicle will be assigned to a driver who is responsible for collecting it from your home, delivering it to the garage and returning your vehicle once all work is completed.

Sometimes we might coordinate with a garage for them to send their own driver to collect your vehicle. In this instance, you are protected as you would be if it was a Fixter driver. 

What garage will my car go to?

One of our in-house mechanics will factor in the make and model of your car, as well as the work that needs doing. They will then allocate your booking to the most appropriate Fixter garage in your area, and we’ll email you to confirm.

Here’s why only 1 in 20 garages pass our selection criteria:

  • We only choose garages registered as a Limited Company, with a minimum of 3 years of trading.

  • We assess each garage's various established affiliations (e.g. Bosch / Unipart / Garage).

  • We perform an online audit: Fixter only selects garages with at least a 4 star customer rating.

  • We make sure to visit each garage in person. Our in-house mechanics evaluate the quality of equipment, staff qualifications, capacity, and technical capabilities of selected servicing centres. Fixter only works with garages which strictly use manufacturer-equivalent parts.

  • After all requirements are fulfilled, we negotiate preferential terms with each selected (including parts, labour, oil, and MOT test rates), so we can pass it along to our customers.

What parts will be used?

All parts used in repairs and services carried out by Fixter are either manufacturer parts or equivalent. This guarantees that only the best quality parts are used in your vehicle. We offer a 12-month warranty, meaning that should anything should go wrong with the parts or labour we’ll take care of it, free of charge. 

How and when do I pay?

We take your card details when you book online, but nothing is charged to your card until all the work has been approved by our in-house experts, and satisfactorily completed.

No extra work will be carried out without your consent. If additional work is required, one of our in-house experts will call you to walk through any diagnostic reports, recommendations or additional quotes from the mechanic working on your car. We check every quote to make sure the work is required and has been fairly priced.

Note: If you need to update your payment details to pay for your booking, the team will send you a secure link to add the new card details.

How does the money back guarantee work?

If your car fails its MOT at one of our garages, but you believe that your car should have passed, you'll have the option to take your car to another garage to do a new MOT test. If your vehicle passes the MOT at another garage, we’ll refund you for the original MOT test that you carried out with us. Collection and delivery fees are non-refundable.

How does the Fixter 12-month warranty work?

All Fixter bookings are covered by a 12-month warranty on parts and labour.

If there’s a problem (with either parts or labour) up to 12 months after your booking date, we’ll sort it out for you, completely free of charge.

Just email support@fixter.co.uk or call our team on 0330 808 9527 and we’ll take care of it.

Note: this doesn't apply to an air con regas as leaks can occur at any time.

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We understand that things change.

If you need to cancel or change your booking, please let us know asap. Our agents spend time finding you a top-rated garage, which is then booked to take care of your vehicle. In many cases, parts are ordered in advance. As a result, we operate a 72-hour cancellation policy. If you have a confirmed booking with us and need to cancel within 72 hours of the appointment, a cancellation fee of £20 may be applied.

We want to avoid that so our agents will work with you to try and find a new appointment instead. To discuss changing or cancelling a booking, please email or phone on 0330 808 9527.

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