i was working on my buddies 2007 avalanche. C.E.light was on. its the tps. the dealers says you have to replace the whole T.B. anybody heard of this?

Asked by steeltown65 Jul 14, 2014 at 02:07 AM about the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LS RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

5.3, 2WD. no power loss. cleaned everything and light has been off for two day.

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They may have meant the IAC/TB. On the drive by wire trucks without the throttle cable the old Idle Air Control Valve has been integrated into the TB. A stepper motor now controls your main throttle blade and takes care of both idle air and throttle. These need to be replaces as one unit.

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