In addition to bolting it in, the Reset Minimum TPS test,
done with a DRB III scanner or another scanner with this
capability, resets the TPS adjustment to factory default
setting.. Once min. TPS is adjusted, the PCM will readjust
the TPS to the optimum setting.
Bob
At 05:19 PM 6/8/00 -0500, you wrote:
>Nope...just bolt it in.
>
>- Bernd
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Kyle Kozubal" <grndak4x4@home.com>
>To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2000 4:51 PM
>Subject: DML: Throttle Position Sensor
>
>
>> Just curious, but is replacing the TPS as easy as taking the old one out
>and
>> bolting on the new one? I have seen quite a few websites which say TPS
>> Sensors need to be 'adjusted' before installation. What is this about?
>Since
>> replacing the CTS, the truck does idle smooth during cold startups. The
>Borg
>> Warner TPS I ordered($23) is in, but want to make sure installation is as
>> easy as I thought it would be, before I screw it up. I have taken the TPS
>> out before, just never replaced it and was wondering about 'adjusting' it.
>> Here is the quote I found:
>> "Also, be aware that a TPS needs to be properly adjusted at the time of
>> installation. If it isn't indexed properly, the ECM might not allow the
>> engine to receive adequate fuel under wide-open throttle conditions. This
>is
>> an adjustable sensor!" Other websites say basically the same thing. After
>> this TPS Sensor goes in, I will have replaced the CTS, TPS, and AIS
>Sensors;
>> all of which so far has helped my Dak run better. I guess at 124,500
>miles,
>> the sensors do get alittle worn out! THANKS!
>> Kyle
>> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>>
>>
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