On Jun 2, 2:22 pm, Scott in Baltimore
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> > i just got a check engine light and code:
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> Probably need a TPS. Mine went bad and it wouldn't idle.
is there a way to test the old one?
Mike Romain - 02 Jun 2007 20:30 GMT
> On Jun 2, 2:22 pm, Scott in Baltimore
> <sDcOoNtTtS_PuAnMiMtE...@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> is there a way to test the old one?
They are a basic rheostat. You can put a multimeter on them and move
the throttle expecting to see a smooth rise in resistance as you do it.
Mine rises by 1 ohm increments all the way up.
The other way on the older ones at least was to back probe the plug in
and read the voltage with the engine off, AC off and key in the run
position. It should start at .02V and rise to 4.8V.
Mike
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97tjMike - 02 Jun 2007 20:43 GMT
which terminals do i test? there are 3 of them
Mike Romain - 02 Jun 2007 21:02 GMT
> which terminals do i test? there are 3 of them
The center and either of the others. I think they mirror each other for
use in an automatic so one will read .02V and the other will read 4.8V
to the center.
One will read that way anyway and the meter won't hurt anything checking
the other.
Mike
97tjMike - 02 Jun 2007 23:59 GMT
> > which terminals do i test? there are 3 of them
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> Mike
well thanks for your help. i ended up spending the 60 bucks and
replacing the sensor. everythings ok now.