Kia 1.6L Throttle body

by "CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
Published 10/13/2017 at 13:00

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Someone thought it was a great idea to incorporate the throttle body position sensor into the throttle body assembly. I’m sure it shaves precious seconds off of the assembly time of this engine. The problem is that if this sensor goes screwy you really have to option but spend ~$140 on a reman unit or ~$400 for a new unit. Instead of ~$10 for just a new sensor.

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"traitor joe" (traitorjoe)
10/13/2017 at 13:09, STARS: 2

It’s definitely frustrating to think that another 30 seconds of engineering could have saved you hundreds of dollars down the line. I get that feeling a lot with new cars.

"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
10/13/2017 at 13:26, STARS: 1

Yup, lots of newer vehicle that way unfortunately.

"RutRut" (RDR)
10/13/2017 at 13:26, STARS: 1

Pretty common for modern designs. Usually makes it much easier to seal and avoid moisture or dust intrusion. Some also have the option to open up the throttle body assembly and replace the sensor. I work for a company that makes a lot of those sensors.

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
10/13/2017 at 13:30, STARS: 0

I think it is in their favor to make it one piece as it eases original assembly.

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
10/13/2017 at 13:30, STARS: 1

I don’t like it.

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
10/13/2017 at 13:30, STARS: 1

It is riveted together so this one is not designed for me to open it and replace the sensor.

"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
10/13/2017 at 13:44, STARS: 2

It is stupid

"Sweet Trav" (thespunbearing)
10/13/2017 at 15:11, STARS: 0

I’ve got a couple LS DBW throttle bodies laying around if you want to try to adapt a 78mm or 90mm one to your little Kia

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
10/13/2017 at 15:13, STARS: 1

"Sweet Trav" (thespunbearing)
10/13/2017 at 15:23, STARS: 0

essentially.

"RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars" (rallydarkstrike)
10/13/2017 at 15:54, STARS: 0

Kia Rio? Soul...?

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
10/13/2017 at 16:01, STARS: 1

Same throttle in the current gen 1.6L. Mine is in a Soul.

"RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars" (rallydarkstrike)
10/13/2017 at 19:55, STARS: 1

Ah, my Accent has the older G4ED Alpha II 1.6L....not sure what the throttle body is like on it TBH, I’ve never had it apart!