Volkswagen Transporter Clean Throttle Body at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(13)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(13)

Clean Throttle Body Service

How much does a Clean Throttle Body cost?

On average, the cost for a Volkswagen Transporter Clean Throttle Body is $115 with $20 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1968 Volkswagen TransporterH4-1.6LService typeClean Throttle BodyEstimate$173.67Shop/Dealer Price$198.34 - $249.85
1962 Volkswagen TransporterH4-1.2LService typeClean Throttle BodyEstimate$153.67Shop/Dealer Price$178.36 - $229.88
1969 Volkswagen TransporterH4-1.6LService typeClean Throttle BodyEstimate$153.67Shop/Dealer Price$178.36 - $229.88
1993 Volkswagen TransporterL5-2.5LService typeClean Throttle BodyEstimate$239.16Shop/Dealer Price$270.07 - $315.57
1987 Volkswagen TransporterH4-2.1LService typeClean Throttle BodyEstimate$258.16Shop/Dealer Price$293.90 - $353.71
1994 Volkswagen TransporterL5-2.4L DieselService typeClean Throttle BodyEstimate$258.16Shop/Dealer Price$293.87 - $353.65
1972 Volkswagen TransporterH4-1.7LService typeClean Throttle BodyEstimate$139.67Shop/Dealer Price$159.47 - $196.64
1960 Volkswagen TransporterH4-1.2LService typeClean Throttle BodyEstimate$158.67Shop/Dealer Price$183.59 - $235.30
Show example Volkswagen Transporter Clean Throttle Body prices

What is cleaning the throttle body all about?

In order to run efficiently and smoothly, your vehicle needs a fuel mixture that is a perfect combination of air and gas. The air intake system is responsible for providing the air part of this equation. The throttle body is the component of the air intake system that determines exactly how much air to let combine with the fuel. When the throttle body is dirty it’s unable to let the right amount of air into the engine.

Keep in mind:

  • The air intake ducts should be examined when the throttle body is cleaned.
  • When the throttle body is cleaned, the entire air intake system should be inspected.

How it's done:

  • Take the snorkle off the throttle body
  • Spray brake cleaner on the throttle plate
  • Scrub plate with a brush
  • Spray the brake cleaner again
  • Reconnect snorkle

Our recommendation:

Your entire air intake system should be thoroughly examined during routine maintenance and servicing. Consult your owner's manual to see how frequently your throttle body should be cleaned.

What is a common symptom indicating you need to clean the throttle body?

  • Racing noise from the engine

How important is this service?

The air intake system draws air from outside of the vehicle, and blends it with the gas to create the optimal fuel mixture for your vehicle. The throttle body is the part of this system responsible for controlling exactly how much air is added to the gas. When the throttle body gets dirty, it is unable to allow the optimum amount of air into the air intake system, and the air-gas equation will be incorrect. As a result, your engine will not run smoothly.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Volkswagen mechanics

Real customer reviews from Volkswagen owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(13)

Rating Summary
12
1
0
0
0
12
1
0
0
0

Peter

43 years of experience
1321 reviews
Peter
43 years of experience
Volkswagen Transporter H4-1.6L - Loss of power - Tempe, Arizona
YES!!!!!

Kenneth

20 years of experience
781 reviews
Kenneth
20 years of experience
Volkswagen Transporter H4-1.6L - Car is not starting - Long Beach, California
Extremely knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and came prepared. Excellent!

Martin

6 years of experience
10 reviews
Martin
6 years of experience
Volkswagen Transporter H4-1.8L - Oil/Fluid Leak - Redondo Beach, California
Great and very convenient

Chris

16 years of experience
419 reviews
Chris
16 years of experience
Volkswagen Transporter H4-1.6L - Pre-purchase Car Inspection - San Francisco, California
Great experience. Really awesome.

Excellent Rating

(13)

Rating Summary
12
1
0
0
0
12
1
0
0
0
Number of Volkswagen Transporter services completed
143+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Volkswagen MECHANICS
1000+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

Is It Safe to Drive With the Coolant Pressure Light On?
Your Coolant Pressure Light comes on when your engine is overheating due to insufficient coolant. So, can you drive safely with your...
How to Remove a Car Battery
An auto battery helps power car electrical systems. To remove a car battery, you will need work gloves, safety goggles, and basic hand tools.
How to Buy a Classic Ford Vehicle
When it comes to American-made vintage vehicles, few brands are more collected than Fords. Indeed, many Ford models do embody the adage “things get better with age” – at least in terms of value. In most cases, once a Ford...

Just rebuilt the motor and had an issue with a misfiring, rough running engine when warmed up. It idles great at start up.

My best guess would be that this involves a crankshaft position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement). They can do strange things when they are cracked or broken. Temperature has been known to affect the signal strength and clarity to the PCM. It is...

I'm having electrical problems, 1995 Buick Riviera

With so many electrical problems, I would start by checking the battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-a-car-battery) first. A poor or corroded connection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-clean-battery-terminal-connections-on-a-car) here can cause a world of problems. Have the same technician hook jumper cables to the car and pull fault...

The vehicle is experiencing a lack off power.

Your throttle position sensor is a possibility if there is a spot along the sensor that is damaged. The vehicle data can be watched with a professional scan tool. As you sweep the throttle, you should see the voltage change...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com