Can dirty throttle body cause 02 Camry to be sluggish?

Asked by Johanpdx Aug 16, 2015 at 04:28 PM about the 2002 Toyota Camry LE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

02 Camry 118k mi automatic seems to shift with delay, recently did not respond to
acceleration of engine?  Can dirty throttle body cause this?

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Yes it can but also check air filter and clean throttle body replace fuel filter if have not done so in a while add Lucas Fuel Injector Cleaner to gas tank.

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When was the last time you did service in the Trany? I don't think a dirty throttle body will cause Trany to shift with long delay and I thing you are getting stuck in 2 gear on take off. Check your trans fluid and do a service but you should get it diagnose by a shop To get a diagnose

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