PONTIAC Bonneville Throttle body cleaning Cost

20042005 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system

Typical range

$160$782

Parts + labour

Labour hours

0.51.5h

At a typical garage

The throttle body controls the amount of air entering the engine in response to accelerator pedal position. Carbon buildup or a faulty throttle position sensor causes erratic idle, hesitation and poor throttle response. PONTIAC Bonneville throttle body service costs $160–$782.

Warning signs you need this repair

  • Rough or hunting idle — engine speed surges up and down at a standstill
  • Hesitation or stumble when accelerating from idle
  • Check engine light with throttle position or idle control codes
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Engine stalling when coming to a stop

Typical parts included

  • Throttle body assembly
  • Throttle body gasket

What affects the price

  • Cleaning only vs full throttle body replacement
  • Whether a throttle position sensor or idle air control valve is also faulty
  • Electronic drive-by-wire vs cable-operated throttle (electronic requires ECU relearn after cleaning)

Common questions

How much does throttle body cleaning cost on a PONTIAC Bonneville?

Throttle body cleaning on a PONTIAC Bonneville (20042005) typically costs between $160 and $782 including parts and labour at an independent garage.

What parts are needed for throttle body cleaning on a PONTIAC Bonneville?

Common parts for this repair include: Throttle body assembly, Throttle body gasket.

How long does throttle body cleaning take on a PONTIAC Bonneville?

Throttle body cleaning on a PONTIAC Bonneville typically takes 0.51.5 hours of labour at a garage.

How often does throttle body cleaning need to be done?

For a PONTIAC Bonneville, throttle body cleaning is typically needed cleaning every 30,000–50,000 miles; replacement is on failure, typically 100,000+ miles.

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