Throttle Body

2006 Honda Element EX, 2.4 YH1, StandardSECTION Throttle Body

The throttle body is a single-barrel side draft type. The lower portion of the idle air control (IAC) valve is heated by engine coolant from the cylinder head to prevent icing of the throttle plate.

Fig 1: Identifying Throttle Valve Body
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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