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TPS SENSOR PROBLEM

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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 05:10 PM
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The rpm's stick when i am driving or reving the car... but with the tps unplugged it does not stick at all... I checked my voltage reading and it was at 1.14 which is a lil high but do u think the sensor is bad or does anyone think they know what is wrong.? My guess is the sensor is bad.. if its bad would tbe check engine light come on then though? the light comes on only here and there.. anyone have an idea let me know thanks...
Old Feb 20, 2005 | 06:08 PM
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the check engine light wont come on if the sensor goes bad
Old Feb 20, 2005 | 06:31 PM
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replace the damn thing its like 30 bucks, mine had a cracked out reading as well i replaced it and was right away at .97 and my car idled and reved a hell alot quicker once i did. id say just replace it. and when the light comes on get the codes ran at a parts store or shop.
Old Feb 20, 2005 | 06:35 PM
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i would set it at .99 and clean that iac motor, throtlle body first.
Old Feb 20, 2005 | 07:48 PM
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i would set it at .99 and clean that iac motor, throtlle body first.
Old Feb 21, 2005 | 11:33 AM
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ill clean it with what though.. some carb and choke cleaner or something like that?
Old Feb 21, 2005 | 01:49 PM
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carb cleaner will be fine just make sure it is dry before you put it back on and set the TPS between .98 - .99
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