throttle body problem?

[marc_fc2003]

hi there!

not sure if this is quite the right forum but my y2k polo has a problem of cutting out. the red alternator light comes on, power steering then goes as does anything being powered by the alternator. i've had the alternator and battery checked and they are both in perfect order. the car also jolts randomly when driving and it loses revs when this happens. after a diagnostics test (there were 4 errors) the guy said it's probably my throttle body and said its about £150 to replace.

i'd like to know if i can get it cheaper online and if anyone else has a similar experience,

many thanks,

marc

[Tahrey1043]

Well... I'm inclined to trust mechanics more than my own knowledge... but still...

Eh?

[Josh_PoloGTi]

I've had intermittent cutting out while driving, and **touch wood** I've sorted it by cleaning my MAP Sensor and TB with Wynn's Carb Cleaner.

[carmadaaron]

my mk4 had the same prob for about a year.
my local garage then found faults, but he cleaned out the throttle body and cutting out has gone since!!!

[marc_fc2003]

ok, i know this will sound like a dumb-ass question to a lot of you but where can i find the throttle body and how easy is it to clean myself?

any tips would be gratefully received...

marc

[KEA]

usually found on top of engine underneath air box or carb. dpends wot kinda set up it is. simple to clean jus a bit of brakcleaner oin some rag and wipe around inside. get a screw driver down there an all to get as far in a poss.

[carmadaaron]

i had a fault in the code as well, so left it to the garage...