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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 09:38 AM
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I just did an aristo vvti swap in my 2gs and the throttle does not open...i know these are an electronic system. Any help
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how are you trying to open it? with the gas pedal or the thing on the throttle body?
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Yup won't open when the car ain't running.

Gotta give alot more details than this to get any help.
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It doesnt open when the car is running or not running using the pedal and moving it on the throttle body. Car just runs for about 40 sec and dies. I havent done any rewiring just plug in the ecu and started it up.
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you must reflash your pcm
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