PONTIAC Bonneville Throttle body cleaning Cost
2004–2005 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$160–$782
Parts + labour
Labour hours
0.5–1.5h
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 (2004–2005) 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 0.5–1.5 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.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the PONTIAC Bonneville
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$421–$771
- ABS sensor replacement$173–$318
- ABS system bleeding$139–$254
- AC compressor clutch replacement$347–$635
- AC compressor replacement$371–$681
Throttle body cleaning cost on similar cars
- SKODA Superb$90–$165
- OPEL Omega Caravan$90–$165
- PEUGEOT 605$90–$165
- VOLVO V90$90–$165
- MAZDA 6 / Atenza Sedan$90–$165
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