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How do I program a new throttle body for my 2003 Chevy Silverado?

   
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Old 01-27-2011, 11:46 AM
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Default How do I program a new throttle body for my 2003 Chevy Silverado?
The dealer wants to charge me 80$ fo this service. Can I do it my self and avoid the cost?
 
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Old 01-27-2011, 11:54 AM
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Program a throttle body???? Install it and go.
 
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Old 01-27-2011, 12:36 PM
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so I would just install it, plug it in and it's done?
 
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Old 01-27-2011, 02:14 PM
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No programming is required for a TB on an 03 silverado?
 
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Old 01-27-2011, 04:18 PM
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Is it drive by wire or does it have cables going to it?
 
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Old 01-28-2011, 08:04 AM
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It has the plug on the side. It is electronicly controled to regulate the idle speed.
 
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Old 01-28-2011, 08:25 AM
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Ok my bad then maybe it does. I haven't messed with any drive by wire trucks yet.
 
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Old 01-28-2011, 09:00 AM
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No problem.

Any idea where I might look to see if I can do it my self? I have had some people say that it's as ease as install, reattach the batt. and start and drive it 3 times for 15 min intervols.
 
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