Throttle Position Sensor TPS Questions
- 1989 Chevrolet Van Engine Problem with 300000 miles
- I have a Chevy G20 Van 1989. The problems seems to be: Sounds like it is burping or coughing air up and out the carburetor, the Idle ...
- Asked by wildfireajg about 14 days ago - 3 Answers
- 1985 Cadillac El Dorado Engine Problem with 85 miles
- Vehicle has gone through restoration mechanically, significant parts replacement has been done. new ac Delco, distributor, plugs, wires, map...
- Asked by CADDYMAN85 about 20 days ago - 5 Answers
- 1984 Jeep CJ7 Electrical Problem with 50000 miles
- Greetings from Alaska, Having a bear of a problem with my 1984 CJ7 Laredo. This is a MUCH modified CJ. 1979 258 block, .030 over, 4....
- Asked by akmilsurp about 20 days ago - 30 Answers
- 1996 Mercury Marquis Engine Problem with 135000 miles
- Problem occurs mostly while going uphill at a high speed. Going up at about 70mph and it will drop to 40mph. Also rough starting and has ...
- Asked by peggycrewe about 22 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1999 GMC Suburban Repair Problem with 26700 miles
- I have Problem in my car gmc suburban 1999 7.4L CODE/P0507 Lighting Check Engine ENGINE HARD START HOW TO FIX ? HELP ME
- Asked by ziad79 about 1 month ago - 2 Answers
- 1995 Toyota 4Runner Engine Problem with 325000 miles
- Having sporadic idle - 900 1 minute & 1100 the next - with NO power off the line until 15 MPH, I've cleaned injectors, found no vacuum ...
- Asked by cleverlion2u about 1 month ago - 1 Answer
- 2001 Chevrolet Suburban Engine Problem with 180000 miles
- I replaced the fuel pump awhile back , and had no problems for awhile i replaced harness and all with new fuel filter and fuel pump relay . ...
- Asked by carl corley about 1 month ago - 1 Answer
- 1996 Mazda Protege Engine Problem with 260000 miles
- My code said PO120 or bad throttle position sensor but I replace it and it still has that code. What should I do now?
- Asked by dwalkord9 about 1 month ago - 1 Answer
- 1995 Chevrolet Camaro Electrical Problem with 70000 miles
- Is Idle Air Control the same thing as Throttle Position Sensor?if not how do they differ.. ?
- Asked by energizermax about 1 month ago - 1 Answer
- 2005 Nissan Frontier with 80000 miles
- My shows a P1705 code on computer monitor what does it mean?
- Asked by (pending member) about 1 month ago - 1 Answer
- 1985 Toyota MR2 Electrical Problem
- What are the wire colors that hook up to the throttle position sensor and what is the order? Bought a new tps for the 85 mr2 but need to ...
- Asked by RumorsEcho about 1 month ago - 7 Answers
- 1994 Chevrolet S-10 Electrical Problem with 203 miles
- Where can i find impedence specs for sensors on my 4.3 L 1994 chevy S10? It is idling a bit uneven and wanted to check the impedance on ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 1 month ago - 5 Answers
- 2002 Ford Escort Engine Problem with 130000 miles
- Wont take fuel rebulit motor timing corect correct fuel pressure tired puttting freon in one day and it bogged the motor ...
- Asked by michaeldunn about 1 month ago - 2 Answers
- 2000 Chevrolet Silverado Electrical Problem with 165000 miles
- Cars service engine soon light is on. Had codes read came up p0440-evap small leak/no flow condition, and p0459-evaporative emission purge ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 2 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2000 Ford Ranger with 125000 miles
- Ruck starts o.k.,but runs until abut 2000rpms and shuts off. The check engine light is on
- Asked by (pending member) about 2 months ago - 3 Answers
- 2001 Opel Astra Electrical Problem
- Done the pedal test on my dads car got the codes p1122 p1120 and p1155 we were told these are to do with the cars computer and will cost in ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 2 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- We keep getting the p0122 error code. we have replaced the tps and the mas. the light remains on with the same code. what do we do?
- Asked by (pending member) about 2 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1991 Chevrolet Lumina Engine Problem with 232000 miles
- Were is the throttle position sensor, located . And the car will start and idle, but when I go to accelerate it shuts off ...please help...
- Asked by teddy1969 about 2 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1999 Volkswagen Jetta Engine Problem with 119816 miles
- Hi there I have a 1999 Vw Jetta (MK4) 2.0 GL, the car is in excellent shape, i have a feeling that the TPS is gone bad, i want to make ...
- Asked by Kasrak about 2 months ago - 12 Answers
- 1998 Dodge Ram Repair Problem
- My husbands mechanic told him he needed another transmission because when you first start up the truck you can shift it just fine and drive...
- Asked by (pending member) about 2 months ago - 2 Answers
- 2004 Chevrolet Impala Electrical Problem with 128588 miles
- I have a P1122 code TP sensor low voltage code. What does it mean and how can I fix it ?
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1993 Oldsmobile Ciera with 260000 miles
- Fuel pump was replaced, mas airflow sensor replaced, and the car was started the engine reved up high , checked throttle cables, the Iac ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2000 Nissan Hardbody Electrical Problem
- Hi All, I have a question related to the ignition timing on my Nissan 2l 16v. The thing is i do not know on what mark to adjust the ...
- Asked by chrisvdmerwe about 3 months ago - 2 Answers
- 1995 Dodge Neon Drivetrain Problem with 133 miles
- I got a 95 dodge neon 2.0 sohc one evening I was driving down the road then all of a sudden it started to stubble around 60 mph. I managed ...
- Asked by My97avenger about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2004 Ford F-150 Engine Problem with 117000 miles
- After researching the fail safe mode it was suggested that the throttle body be cleaned. so when getting ready to do that i noticed that ...
- Asked by Rblair about 3 months ago - 0 Answers
- 1999 Isuzu Rodeo Engine Problem with 137000 miles
- How do i fix my car its got p0300 code and idles different in drive and normal in neutral
- Asked by Barry blom about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2004 Kia Sedona Engine Problem with 12000 miles
- Can has got no power runs slow. i get these codes what do they mean. can i fix myself. is there something i can do to override this po122 ...
- Asked by curley69 about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1985 Toyota MR2 Electrical Problem
- What screws does my 85 mr2 throttle position sensor take to connect to the throttle body? What is the electical connector called that goes ...
- Asked by RumorsEcho about 3 months ago - 3 Answers
- 2001 Honda Civic with 209000 miles
- 2001 honda civic 1.7 engine manual trans. car starts fine,in a few seconds engine idles up & down,rpm gage goes up & down, check ...
- Asked by billy c about 3 months ago - 9 Answers
- 1994 Ford Ranger Engine Problem with 189000 miles
- 4.0L V6 4x4 Manual | The truck, when I'm accelerating, will lose power at mid-throttle, and does not pick up unless I floor it (then it's at...
- Asked by AznCraig about 3 months ago - 2 Answers
- 1998 Chevrolet Blazer with 200000 miles
- The computer on this Blazer shows 2 codes, p301 and p0131, what are they?
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1996 Chrysler Concorde Engine Problem with 122000 miles
- I just replaced the (tps) throttle positioning sensor when i first replaced it i installed it incorrectly. which made the car rev up almost ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Engine Problem with 79636 miles
- I have a 2000 cavalier 2.2l engine. whenever i drive at higher speeds like 65 or 70mph my check engine light comes on after ive been driving...
- Asked by (pending member) about 4 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2006 Buick La Crosse Engine Problem with 85000 miles
- This 3.8 motor will start and will not accelarate, already changed tps with throttle body and also accelarator pedal position sensor, but ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 4 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix Engine Problem with 170000 miles
- My question is on my 05 grand prix all these codes popped up one day like the o2 sensor and the throttle position sensor well i changed the ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 4 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1998 Lincoln Town Car Electrical Problem with 64000 miles
- Problem: Drove 115 miles upon purchase and pick up. Drove perfectly for 115 miles of 124 for total trip. Felt a buck like a tight shift at ...
- Asked by biglongone about 4 months ago - 0 Answers
- 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Drivetrain Problem with 59500 miles
- Engine code P2125-dealer analysis indicates need throttle position sensor (TPS) which requires new throttle position body@1,000. Want to ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 4 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2002 Saturn SL2 Engine Problem with 160000 miles
- How much work is it to replace a head gasket on the above mentioned car for an average mechanically inclined person? and what all will I ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 4 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2000 Toyota Tacoma Electrical Problem with 275000 miles
- Having intermittent electrical issues and have narrowed it down to the terminal wire connection at the ECM for the common ground to the TPS...
- Asked by (pending member) about 4 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1996 Jeep Cherokee Body Problem with 157000 miles
- Can I get the engine drawing with all parts labelled I have difficult cleaning sum parts such as the Crank position sensor TSp IAC since I ...
- Asked by estevaochiteculo about 4 months ago - 2 Answers
- 2007 GMC Yukon with 69000 miles
- Check eng light on its reading throttle position sensor where is it and can I put it on
- Asked by bjt59 about 4 months ago - 9 Answers
- 2006 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problem with 68000 miles
- So this past summer I all of a sudden started experiencing the reduced engine power, service engine light and traction control light all ...
- Asked by jessb_55 about 4 months ago - 6 Answers
- 1997 Toyota Paseo Drivetrain Problem with 157000 miles
- I have a 770 code and would like to know if the Trans solenoid is something I could do. I will have to replace the axle bearing on the ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 5 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2005 Hyundai Sonata with 137000 miles
- 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...
- Asked by tracyschultz about 5 months ago - 5 Answers
- 2007 Ford 500 with 100000 miles
- My2007 ford 500 sets code p0642 car runs fine when in heated garage once taken out into freezing temps will start to overfuel after about 10...
- Asked by melvinbrown about 5 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1997 Pontiac Transport Engine Problem with 119000 miles
- Whats the cause of code P0300 whats causing
- Asked by msamgab about 5 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2000 Dodge Dakota Electrical Problem with 136000 miles
- Every time I start my 4.7 V-8 engine, warm or cold, it immediately jumps up to 1,500 rpms then settles down to 600 rpm. I have replaced the...
- Asked by (pending member) about 5 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1994 Oldsmobile Regency with 130000 miles
- I need to know how to remove and install a throttle position sensor on my 1994 olds 98. I recently replace the plug going into the sensor ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 5 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2002 Dodge Dakota Electrical Problem with 980000 miles
- 2002 dodge dakota 4.7 on the right side of throttle body is the air idle control and the mass air flow correct? if so where is the ...
- Asked by mustangxxx about 5 months ago - 3 Answers
- 1988 Ford F-150 with 140000 miles
- What can cause engine to race after warmed up? When first started it idles as it should,then slows as it warms, then after it is fully ...
- Asked by ford9fan about 5 months ago - 9 Answers
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