Fault codes related to throttle valve actuator

rogerdiaz · 04-27-2015, 11:04 AM

Any updates on resolution for Throttle Actuator Code: 004687?

I keep clearing and recurs on BMWhat. I have no SES lights. Thanks

montr · 04-27-2015, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by rogerdiaz

Any updates on resolution for Throttle Actuator Code: 004687?

I keep clearing and recurs on BMWhat. I have no SES lights. Thanks

I am not the original poster but I had the 4687 "Throttle Actuator" code. The dealer replaced the Throttle Actuator 11-71-7-804-384.

The car has 68 K miles and I have a BMW Gold powertrain extended warranty. The throttle actuator is not covered by the warranty. Thanks to the dealer, BMW made a good will and covered 65 % (IIRC) of the cost.

rogerdiaz · 04-27-2015, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by montr

I am not the original poster but I had the 4687 "Throttle Actuator" code. The dealer replaced the Throttle Actuator 11-71-7-804-384.

The car has 68 K miles and I have a BMW Gold powertrain extended warranty. The throttle actuator is not covered by the warranty. Thanks to the dealer, BMW made a good will and covered 65 % (IIRC) of the cost.

Lucky man. I am out of all warranties. 126,000 miles.

$352.97! Wow! plus another few hundred probably to install.

montr · 04-27-2015, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rogerdiaz

Lucky man. I am out of all warranties. 126,000 miles.

$352.97! Wow! plus another few hundred probably to install.

For my car, I had the SES light turn ON for a day or two and then OFF. Fisrt time, I cancelled the appointment after the SES turned OFF. Second time, I had to bring the car for repair because I had the crank pulley fail. I will loose power steering if the AC compressor is ON.

The problem was the rubber rib (glued?) on the pulley separated from the metal part of the pulley. They replaced the pulley and the two belts.

If it was me and was out of warranty, I will first try to clean the throttle actuator.

WickedLou9 · 07-08-2018, 04:48 PM

I know this is an old thread but figured I would share. I was getting that error for the throttle valve but no SES light. One day when I shut the car down it sort of shuddered a bit. Next time I started the car the SES light was on and it was the same e code. I ordered a new one but before it arrived I opened the hood and manaully tried to turn the mechanism for the valve. You can see it right near the egr. At first when I tried to move it the thing was stuck. Tottally stuck. I wiggled it back and forth a few times and it freed up. I opened and closed the valve a few more times and it seemed OK. Got in the car , started it up, SES light was gone. I'm assuming that code with out an SES light is when the valve sticks for a second and then works fine again. Once it jams fully the SES light comes on.

All you have to do is manually move the valve. Few times to free it up. Since its sticking it's probably a good idea to replace it anyway but it will help get you through until you can change the valve.

dmanb2b · 07-08-2018, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rogerdiaz

Lucky man. I am out of all warranties. 126,000 miles.

$352.97! Wow! plus another few hundred probably to install.

Pretty easy to replace DIY with basic toolset/allen keys and a screwdriver iirc

apexit4 · 09-11-2018, 10:17 AM

I think its a good idea to give it a good clean first. The throttle body on my wife's Honda likes to collect some build up and start sticking every two or so years. I give it a good clean and it solves the problem.

Given how much carbon build up these engines produce, it might be a good idea to clean up the assembly and see if it fixes the issue. It may not be a permanent fix, but its certainly cheaper and worth the time rather than buying a new assembly.

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rogerdiaz Captain 27 Rep 743 Posts Drives: 2015 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (2)	Any updates on resolution for Throttle Actuator Code: 004687? I keep clearing and recurs on BMWhat. I have no SES lights. Thanks
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WickedLou9 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2011 335d, Alpine White Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sewell, NJ iTrader: (0)	I know this is an old thread but figured I would share. I was getting that error for the throttle valve but no SES light. One day when I shut the car down it sort of shuddered a bit. Next time I started the car the SES light was on and it was the same e code. I ordered a new one but before it arrived I opened the hood and manaully tried to turn the mechanism for the valve. You can see it right near the egr. At first when I tried to move it the thing was stuck. Tottally stuck. I wiggled it back and forth a few times and it freed up. I opened and closed the valve a few more times and it seemed OK. Got in the car , started it up, SES light was gone. I'm assuming that code with out an SES light is when the valve sticks for a second and then works fine again. Once it jams fully the SES light comes on. All you have to do is manually move the valve. Few times to free it up. Since its sticking it's probably a good idea to replace it anyway but it will help get you through until you can change the valve.
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apexit4 Major 1231 Rep 1,101 Posts Drives: 335D M-Sport, X5D Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I think its a good idea to give it a good clean first. The throttle body on my wife's Honda likes to collect some build up and start sticking every two or so years. I give it a good clean and it solves the problem. Given how much carbon build up these engines produce, it might be a good idea to clean up the assembly and see if it fixes the issue. It may not be a permanent fix, but its certainly cheaper and worth the time rather than buying a new assembly.
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