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Old May 27, 2007 | 08:00 AM
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My install of an 06 5.3 in my Malibu was working great but I need to make a kick down lever for my 700r4.I removed the throttle body and took of the plastic cover to extend the throttle plat rod and drilled a half inch hole to let the rod extend to the outside.Replaced the cover and installed the throttle body and plug it back in.Now the etc won't work.When I turn on the ignition I can hear the etc click like before but the peddle doesn't work.I checked all my fuses.There was nothing where I drilled the hole.Is it coincidince or is there some about the etc I need to know?
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Old May 27, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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Had the same problem. Throttle body went dead. Got one from the auto wreckers and it worked perfect. Replace your TB.

Just to confirm with you... My clicked when I turned the key, you could see the throttle blade twitch, press my pedal and got nothing. It would idle all day but no revs.
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Old May 27, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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That's just what's hapnin'.I wonder if taking it apart screwed it up?
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Old May 27, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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couldn't tell you... I did take apart my old one though lol just for ***** and giggles.

I'd just source one from the wreckers dude. I'm almost 100% sure it will fix your problem. I guess your next question is... How do you fab a kick down lol. Or maybe it was just the luck of the draw and you can do what you did, but your TB just **** the bed this time.
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Old May 28, 2007 | 05:52 AM
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I think yur right.I'll find out first thing Tues. morning.I sure would like to find someone who could find out what was wrong with this one so I could use it.There's nothing inside to break but gears.The motor still works .It's got to be in that plastic cover where the connector is.I'll let you know. thanks
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