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Which scan tool does Throttle Relearn on Chevrolet?

Across 6 Chevrolet vehicles we track, 3 scan tools are verified for Throttle Relearn in maker coverage lists. Autel MaxiCOM MK808S is verified on 6 of the 6, TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 on 3. Function names differ by tool: “Throttle body idle air flow compensation reset”, “Throttle Body Idle Air Flow Compensation Reset”, “Idle Learn”.

VehicleToolStatusFunction (maker's wording)
2019+ Chevrolet Silverado 1500Autel MaxiCOM MK808S✓ Supported“Throttle body idle air flow compensation reset”
Checked for model year 2019
2019+ Chevrolet Silverado 1500TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2✓ Supported“Throttle Body Idle Air Flow Compensation Reset”
Checked for model year 2019; version not listed by TOPDON
2019+ Chevrolet Silverado 1500Launch X-431 PRO✓ Supported“Idle Learn”
Checked for model year 2019 (Launch lookup, North America, product X-431 PRO; select model/year/function on the page)
2018+ Chevrolet EquinoxAutel MaxiCOM MK808S✓ Supported“Throttle body idle air flow compensation reset”
Checked for model year 2019
2018+ Chevrolet EquinoxTOPDON Phoenix Lite 2✓ Supported“Idle Learn (ECM)”
Checked for model year 2019; path: TOPDON tool > Diagnostic Functions > Phoenix Lite 2 > Passenger > Chevrolet > Equinox > 2019 (checked 2019 per task; vehicle id is 2018 gen, same platform). No ABS bleed row seen.; version not listed by TOPDON
2018+ Chevrolet EquinoxLaunch X-431 PRO✓ Supported“Idle Learn; Throttle Body Idle Air Flow Compensation Reset (ECM)”
Checked for model year 2018; path: qcar: North America > Professional diagnostic > X-431 PRO > Chevrolet > Equinox > 2018 > Special Functions. No ABS bleed row.
2021+ Chevrolet TahoeAutel MaxiCOM MK808S✓ Supported“Throttle body idle air flow compensation reset”
Checked for model year 2021
2021+ Chevrolet TahoeTOPDON Phoenix Lite 2✓ Supported“Throttle Body Idle Air Flow Compensation Reset”
Checked for model year 2021; version not listed by TOPDON; module: ECM
2015-2022 Chevrolet ColoradoAutel MaxiCOM MK808S✓ Supported“Throttle body idle air flow compensation reset; Idle learn”
Checked for model year 2019
2016-2025 Chevrolet MalibuAutel MaxiCOM MK808S✓ Supported“Throttle body idle air flow compensation reset; Idle learn”
Checked for model year 2019
2018-2023 Chevrolet TraverseAutel MaxiCOM MK808S✓ Supported“Throttle body idle air flow compensation reset; Idle learn”
Checked for model year 2019

Tools not listed are not yet verified for this job on these vehicles, which is not the same as unsupported.

What Throttle Relearn involves

Having the engine computer relearn closed-throttle position and idle airflow after the throttle body is cleaned or replaced, or the computer is reset.

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FAQ

Which scan tool does Throttle Relearn on Chevrolet vehicles?

Verified in maker coverage lists: Autel MaxiCOM MK808S (6 of 6 Chevrolet vehicles), TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 (3 of 6 Chevrolet vehicles), Launch X-431 PRO (2 of 6 Chevrolet vehicles).

Which Chevrolet vehicles are covered?

2019+ Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2018+ Chevrolet Equinox, 2021+ Chevrolet Tahoe, 2015-2022 Chevrolet Colorado, 2016-2025 Chevrolet Malibu, 2018-2023 Chevrolet Traverse.

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