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Increased penetration of gasoline EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) in the Indian two wheeler commuter segment, demands simplified, but robust solutions. Freedom for the end user to adjust the idle speed with carbureted engines is considered as reference behavior. Control of idle air flow in the traditional throttle body designs is through a bypass path with either an idle speed actuator or a mechanical screw. Due to the quality of air and vented blow-by in the air path, field issues observed on most throttle body designs include a) carbon deposition influencing the air flow characteristics b) consequent effects included instability of idle speed, jamming of throttle valve or clogging of idle air control valve. One of the design measures suggested [1] was to introduce an idle screw on the throttle flap to retain the user experience based on the incumbent carburettor and address the carbon deposition based on the knowledge of ETB (Electronic Throttle Body).