In article <415068A9.3030605@aol.com>, SilverEightynine@aol.com (Terrible Tom)
writes:
>
>
> Brett Forehand wrote:
> >
> > Hey gang,
> > having troubles with my '94 Dakota 5.2 Auto. When I start her up, you
> > can hear the TB sucking air like crazy. Finally will settle into an
> > idle, but then gets rough and starts up the sucking air thing again.
> > While driving, if you aren't REAL gentle with the gas pedal, she just
> > kind of stumbles. Get back out of the throttle and ease into it, and
> > she accelerates ok. Does this sound like a bad throttle position
> > sensor? Can anyone tell me which one of these Dodge TPS part numbers is
> > the correct one for my application? #4761871, #4778463, or #5234904?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Brett Forehand
> > '94 Dakota Sport CC 5.2 Auto
>
> When you say "hear the TB sucking air like crazy" - do you mean it
> sounds like a vacuum leak? Can you describe that any better?
>
> The OEM number *should* be printed or stamped on the sensor. Probably
> have to remove it to determine if there is a number on it. A bad TPS
> would cause the symptoms you described. When the TB moves the sensor -
> and hits a dead spot in the sensor it can cause stumbling/erratic
> acceleration.
>
> You can test the sensor with an ohm meter. What you want to look for is
> if the voltage "jumps around" as you slowly rotate the sensor through
> its range and then back again. A good sensor will steadily rise and
> fall as you turn it.
>
> --
> Terrible Tom -- AIM & Yahoo Name: SilverEightynine
> http://members.aol.com/silvereightynine/
>
It's coming from the TB on the back side (closest to the firewall) where the
IAT motor plugs in. Sounds kind of like a carb when it's in full choke mode.
Brett Forehand
'94 Dakota Sport CC 5.2 auto
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