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TPS bad?

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  • Start date Start date Sep 18, 2007

MahFiVeOh

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How do you know if your TPS is bad?? The reason i ask is because i reset mine on the w/e to .98-.99 (it was at .88 previously)and my car seems to studder when accelerating slowly.I'm not sure if this is just coincidence or what.One thing i did notice is that the black wire seems to be exposed as if its been pulled out of the actual sensor.
 

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Check the wire you think is bad. You should see the meter reading change during a wiggle test if it's corrupted.

In general, I'd have left the TPS alone - you were real close to the optimal reading anyhow. I wont debate the ratcheting ability vs people who want to set the TPS to a given static reading. In general, I don't recommend touching the TPS unless it spits a code, has a wiper issue or is touched to deal with a surging issue.

MHO.
Good luck.
 
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