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rebelstang01

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Over the weekend I installed MAC straight shot CAI, C&L 80mm MAF sensor, and Accufab 75mm TB/Plenum combo. Most of the time my car idles perfectly, but every once in a while it sort of idles rough and my idle rpms jump back and forth then smooths out like nothing was wrong. Any suggestions or ideas?
 

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Did you use a new TPS sensor or the original? I'd try using the original if u did use the new one.

-J
 
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used original
 
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Did you check the tbs voltage?
 
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JimC said:
Did you check the tbs voltage?
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Yes,check tbs voltage!
 
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how do I check the voltage
 
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how do I do that
 
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I copied this from a previous post.

The throttle position sensor is one of those things that falls into the category of "computer stuff" that makes a big difference and is easy to deal with, but average people like us would never know about. Without the proper adjustment, the throttle position sensor (TPS) will give the computer a false reading as to the exact throttle opening. A false reading will limit wide open throttle performance (something we definitely don't want). A voltage reading must be taken using a digital volt/ohmmeter (DVOM) with the Key On/Engine Off and with the Key On/Engine Running. A Radio Shack DVOM, part No. 22-185A, works well for this job.
The TPS is located directly on top of the throttle body and is adjusted by loosening the two phillips mounting screws and swiveling the sensor until the highest reading is found. It may be necessary to elongate the holes with a small file to achieve the desired reading.

The spec range for Key On is from .88 to 1.0 volt; shoot for the .97 to .99 volt. With the engine running, the voltage should be no higher than 1.05 volts.

Incorrect Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) voltage will result in reduced performance. The best way to take a TPS voltage reading is by using two safety pins through the wires coming from the sensor. The positive lead is attached to the green wire, while the negative goes to the black wire. Always ground the meter through the sensor's black wire. This gives a direct, and more accurate ground into the computer
 
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