Re: Throttle Position Sensor

From: Terry Herrin (therrin@isaac.net)
Date: Mon Jun 12 2000 - 18:44:34 EDT


"Kyle Kozubal" <grndak4x4@home.com> wrote:
>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

That's all I did. Took less than five minutes.

>Sensors need to be 'adjusted' before installation. What is this about? Since

Beats me, but now the truck runs smooth as silk, no more rpm jumps at
highway speeds, even with the cruise control. Still can't get over
the cruise control bit. The truck has done that since it was new, I
was not expecting to fix it.

>"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

Well, some may be, but I don't recall any kind of adjustment on the
sensor. I don't know what you would adjust. But just in case I'll
look in my FSM.

>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
>

Terry Herrin
99 FR CC R/T
14.769 @ 91.43
Wilmington, NC
http://users.isaac.net/therrin/dakota.html



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