Throttle actuator control module performance for a Cadillac Catera?

Answer 1

Are you asking if the Catera HAS one, or are you asking WHERE it is? If you want to know whether or not it has one, simply look under the hood for the throttle cable. If there is no throttle cable coming from the firewall below the brake fluid reservoir to the front of the intake manifold, than it is an electrical throttle system; NOT a mechanical throttle (mechanical throttles have the throttle cable). If you already knew that but you're just wondering where the throttle actuator motor is, it is located on the side of the throttle body. It's going to be on the same side of the throttle with the MAF sensor located on the air intake. Hopefully this will help out, I actually just spent a week rebuilding the electrical throttle system on my 2005 Mustang GT. Despite the difference in vehicles compared to yours, all electric throttle systems are very similar. If you plan on working on your throttle system, THERE ARE A LOT, and I MEAN A LOT, of things you need to be sure you take into consideration BEFORE you disassemble any part of the throttle system. If you have any more questions, feel free to respond anytime. Oh Yeah - Failing to take into consideration the sensitivity and procedures needed to be taken while repairing/working on an electrical throttle system will result in AT LEAST 1 check engine light code, as well as not being able to drive your car whatsoever. Improper steps while servicing the system will more than likely result in virtually NO throttle response, well at least not enough to make your car move. Please be careful while doing anything with such a system until you know EXACTLY what you're doing. Not to act like a jerk of anything, but I just don't want you to suffer what I had to these last few days........GOOD LUCK!