help on tps

[StinkinLincoln]

well got the new tps. no tps connected it reads 1.312, tried adjusting new sensor b/c it read 1.3-1.4 and i think i broke it. think i twisted it too far, reads 1.312 while plugged in, old one is also, i can wiggle it some but it obvious i broke the old one. so im gonna send it back and get another one from another store.
what do i check? it should read 0 not connected?

 

[StinkinLincoln]

com'on lol i need ur help

im not sure why it reading so high when the sensor isnt even connected.

 

[Stanger007]

Hey, what does the sensor read when it is plugged in but not screwed to the throttle body?

Edit - when the sensor is wired up but NOT on the TB is when you want to see about 1v.

Wes

 

[StinkinLincoln]

well since im 99.9% sure i messed it up it reads 1.312. the old one i can figit wit h it some and get it to read .5-1V but once i bump it, it goes back to 1.312, either one will not go up in voltage when the tb is moved to wot, so i am sure i messed them up. im getting another one today.

 

[Stanger007]

This is for everyone's knowledge on the TPS - there is a lot of "urban legend" floating around on how it works: http://www.mustang-tech.org/wiki/94-95_Mustangs_Electrical_Throttle_Position_Sensor

Wes