The automatic transmission control unit (often designated as TCU or TCM) is a crucial electronic component responsible for smooth and trouble-free gear shifting. Its failure, most often caused by overheating, short circuits, or water damage, results in jerking, an inability to shift gears, or the vehicle entering limp mode. Purchasing a new module at an authorized dealership is a massive expense, which is why replacing it with a fully functional, used original is the most reasonable solution.
Throttle Body Saturn Vue Ion Chevrolet Malibu Cobalt HHR 12568796
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How can you check whether the 12568796 throttle body fits your car?
This is a used, working throttle body with part number 12568796, for: Saturn Vue, Ion, Chevrolet Malibu, Cobalt, HHR, Pontiac Pursuit (engines: 2.2), 2002–2007. Before ordering, compare the number with the label on the throttle body fitted to your car.
Throttle Body 12568796 – Saturn Vue, Ion, Chevrolet Malibu, Cobalt
The 12568796 throttle body controls the amount of air drawn into a petrol engine. In electronic throttle bodies, the throttle plate position is set by the engine control unit based on the accelerator pedal signal. According to the product data, it fits: Saturn Vue, Ion, Chevrolet Malibu, Cobalt, HHR, Pontiac Pursuit; engines: 2.2; production years: 2002–2007.
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- 12568796
Check whether the throttle body in your car carries the number 12568796. The model name alone (Saturn Vue, Ion, Chevrolet Malibu, Cobalt, HHR, Pontiac Pursuit) is not enough – throttle bodies with other numbers were also fitted to these cars.
Common throttle body faults
When the throttle body in a Saturn, Chevrolet or Pontiac starts to fail, the most common signs are:
- worn track in the throttle position sensor – fluctuating revs, jerking on light throttle,
- carbon deposits on the throttle plate – rough idle, engine stalling when coming to a stop,
- in electronic throttle bodies: failed motor or gear drive – limp mode, reduced power, engine warning light.
If cleaning does not help and diagnostics point to a throttle body or position sensor fault, replacement with a part carrying the same number is usually required. After fitting, many cars need an adaptation according to the vehicle manufacturer's procedure.
Questions and answers
| How do I check that the 12568796 throttle body fits my car? |
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| Compare the number 12568796 with the label of the throttle body fitted to your car (Saturn Vue, Ion, Chevrolet Malibu, Cobalt, HHR, Pontiac Pursuit). |
| Which engines does the 12568796 throttle body fit? |
| According to the product data, it fits 2.2 engines in: Saturn Vue, Ion, Chevrolet Malibu, Cobalt, HHR, Pontiac Pursuit, 2002–2007. |
| Does the throttle body need to be adapted (relearned) after replacement? |
| In many cars, yes – the engine control unit has to learn the positions of the new throttle body. This is done with a diagnostic tool or according to the vehicle manufacturer's procedure. |
| What condition is this throttle body in? |
| It is a used, working unit in good condition. The warranty is listed in the product specification table. |
Unsure about compatibility? Send us the number from your throttle body label and we will check whether this part fits.