Honda Element Throttle Bodies
The Honda Element is a compact crossover utility vehicle that was manufactured by Honda and assembled in Ohio from 2002 to 2011. The Honda Element depends on components like throttle bodies to provide its engine systems with the proper mixture of air and fuel to optimize performance. If you need a replacement, you can find the Honda Element throttle bodies for your model.
What is a throttle body?The throttle body is a valve that regulates the flow of air into the car engine to optimize performance. The deeper the car driver presses the acceleration pedal, the more the valve opens and the more air is admitted into the car engine. The throttle body is equipped with a position sensor that provides the engine control computer with real time data on the throttle position.
Usually when you buy a throttle body assembly, the sensor is included in the kit. The throttle body position sensor is a critical part of the engine and power train systems. The engine control computer combines throttle position data with data from elsewhere in the intake and exhaust systems to determine the amount of fuel for the fuel injector to inject through the fuel rail into the intake manifold, to achieve the air and fuel mixture for optimal power and performance.
What are signs of a dirty throttle body?If a throttle body becomes dirty, the butterfly valve inside the throttle assembly will open and close erratically. The signs that this is happening are rough idling, poor acceleration, stalling, poor fuel economy, and poor overall engine performance. The throttle body can be cleaned by first gaining access to the interior and then spraying the interior with cleaning solvent. You should then wait a few minutes before wiping out the solvent and dirt.
What are signs of a bad throttle position sensor?A failing throttle position sensor will severely affect performance. It will not accurately track the position of the throttle valve and cause the engine to behave erratically by jerking, bucking, stalling, or emitting unintended power surges while you drive. The engine systems check light may also blink on and off. For proper engine control, you should replace a failed throttle position sensor as soon as possible.
Do all Honda Elements use the same throttle body?Over its production run, the Honda Element was powered by two different 2.4-liter engine types. For proper engine performance, it is important to verify that the throttle body you purchase for your Honda Element matches the year and version.
What is the throttle body gasket?The throttle body gasket is a mechanical seal that fits between the throttle body and the manifold to ensure that there is no air leakage between the two components. If there is a hole, gap, or crack in the gasket, it will manifest itself by poor performance, poor fuel economy, overheating, and coolant leaks. Some throttle body assembly kits include the gasket.