The throttle body is a valve that controls how much air enters your engine, directly impacting the engine’s power and speed. Pressing the gas pedal opens the throttle body, allowing more air in for increased power, while easing off the gas closes it, restricting airflow and slowing the engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The average cost for a throttle body replacement ranges from $300 to $1,000. Your final bill will depend on the parts you choose as well as your mechanic\u2019s labor rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The price of a throttle body can differ widely\u2014take these throttle body replacements for a 2015 Ford F-150. Just a step up to a bigger engine can cause the price to almost double:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is just one example, as these prices were taken from Ford Parts, or \u201cthe only parts designed and built to the specific standards of Ford Motor Company and the only parts recommended for use in your Ford.\u201d What about the cost of a throttle body replacement for other brands?<\/p>\n\n\n\n You might be able to reduce your costs by buying an aftermarket throttle body. For example, a throttle body that fits a 2015 Ford F-150\u2019s five-liter engine costs $382.91 from Ford Parts but an aftermarket TechSmart Fuel Injection Throttle Body from AutoZone only costs $256.99.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These are just prices for the throttle body\u2014you might also need to consider the costs of parts related to the throttle body like gaskets and bolts. For example, a gasket for a 2015 F-150 with a 2.7-liter engine costs $14.22 at Ford Parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In terms of labor, expect the job to take one to two hours billed at your shop\u2019s rate. Mechanics\u2019 per-hour rates across the United States now range from $110 to $175. This means that the labor cost for a throttle body replacement would be $110 for one hour at the lowest rate and $350 for two hours at the highest rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your throttle body represents one of the many components that can affect your engine. As such, the symptoms of a fault tend to be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can, however, it can get a little complicated depending on your make and model. So unless you\u2019re familiar with the process and have the right tools, replacing the throttle body yourself might be inadvisable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Many modern throttle bodies might require you to reprogram them after installation, which implies that you will need specialist tools and might need to hire a mechanic.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPart<\/th> Engine<\/th> Price ($)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
TB2 (AT4Z9E926B)<\/td>
F-150, 3.5L Cyclone V6 Petrol TIVCT<\/td>
199.64<\/td><\/tr>
TB34 (FR3Z9E926A)<\/td>
5.0L-4V DOHC SEFI NA<\/td>
382.91<\/td><\/tr>
TB9 (GB8Z9E926A)<\/td>
2.7L DOHC 4V DI GT V6 GAS\/FFV<\/td>
299.46<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCars<\/th> Price ($)<\/th> Source<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Various BMW models, including the BMW 550i GT<\/td>
218.99<\/td>
FCP Euro<\/td><\/tr>
2015 Volkswagen GTI <\/td>
248.99<\/td>
FCP Euro<\/td><\/tr>
2018 Toyota RAV4<\/td>
409.72 MSRP<\/td>
Toyota Parts Center Online<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nLabor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What happens when a throttle body goes bad?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Can I replace the throttle body myself?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n