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2005 Hyundai Sonata Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Sensor, Check engine light.
Mileage: 137,000 miles.

Asked on December 20, 2012

Hyundai Sonata Gas Problem

I just replaced my throttle position sensor and now when my car is in park it is idling at 15-200 rpms and it is also downshifting hard when I let off the gas or come to a stop. What could be causing this?
Avatar Asked by tracyschultz

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Replied on December 20, 2012

why did you replace the tps???

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on December 20, 2012

my car was idling high and hesitating when i was pushing the gas and then my check engine light came on and that is what the code was.

Tiny Response from tracyschultz
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Replied on December 20, 2012

codes never identify bad parts, just failed systems. it needs to be monitored to see if it is wiring, grounds or the sensor or pcm. throwing parts at it is expensive and usually wrong

was the trans ok before you replaced the old tps??

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on December 20, 2012

Yes the transmission was fine, just the hesitating while pushing the gas.

Tiny Response from tracyschultz
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Replied on December 20, 2012

first thing i would do is put the old sensor back on and we start from there.

need to check fuel pressure first.

timing belt, when did you last change it??

cat converter back pressure would be next

always start at basics. do the checks, find the failure and replace the failed part.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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