Throttle Position Sensor Repair
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Throttle Position Sensor Repair
IS THERE ANY WAY TO REPAIR A TPS. CALL ME CHEAP BUT I THINK THAT $130.00 IS WAY TOO MUCH FOR A NEW ONE, IT'S OUT OF THE QUESTION.
AND IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND A USED ONE.
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE A SHOT ENGINE IS IN THE RICHMOND AREA OF VA. 30MI OR LESS.
AND IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND A USED ONE.
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE A SHOT ENGINE IS IN THE RICHMOND AREA OF VA. 30MI OR LESS.
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Originally posted by DJW3
IS THERE ANY WAY TO REPAIR A TPS. CALL ME CHEAP BUT I THINK THAT $130.00 IS WAY TOO MUCH FOR A NEW ONE, IT'S OUT OF THE QUESTION.
AND IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND A USED ONE.
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE A SHOT ENGINE IS IN THE RICHMOND AREA OF VA. 30MI OR LESS.
IS THERE ANY WAY TO REPAIR A TPS. CALL ME CHEAP BUT I THINK THAT $130.00 IS WAY TOO MUCH FOR A NEW ONE, IT'S OUT OF THE QUESTION.
AND IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND A USED ONE.
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE A SHOT ENGINE IS IN THE RICHMOND AREA OF VA. 30MI OR LESS.
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going to agree with Ted here... $130 for a new TPS is pretty low amount... if you can't afford that, I doubt you can afford the gas for a month that the car will take.
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i had trouble with my tps too, when i changed my fuel pd i cut that corroded-*** connector out & spliced the wiring back together with "handshakes", runs like new again...the corrosion on the terminals was thowing off the signal goin back to the ecu
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I know that a TPS will cost you around 300+ usually.
But I'm deep into electronics and know that a variable resistor is only $5- $10 at most electronic supply stores. The only thing that makes this any differant is the shape, and that's only for clamping it down.
But I'm deep into electronics and know that a variable resistor is only $5- $10 at most electronic supply stores. The only thing that makes this any differant is the shape, and that's only for clamping it down.
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If your TPS has <150000 miles on it, try cleaning with CRC "QD contact cleaner" from Home Depot.
Spray it in, work the plunger, blow it out.
Test with a multimeter for a smooth ohms sweep.
Repeat a few times.
After 150000-200000 miles it's probably worn out.
That contact cleaner is also good on logicon sliders, stereo controls, door lock position switches, etc..
Spray it in, work the plunger, blow it out.
Test with a multimeter for a smooth ohms sweep.
Repeat a few times.
After 150000-200000 miles it's probably worn out.
That contact cleaner is also good on logicon sliders, stereo controls, door lock position switches, etc..
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Originally posted by DJW3
But I'm deep into electronics and know that a variable resistor is only $5- $10 at most electronic supply stores. The only thing that makes this any differant is the shape, and that's only for clamping it down.
But I'm deep into electronics and know that a variable resistor is only $5- $10 at most electronic supply stores. The only thing that makes this any differant is the shape, and that's only for clamping it down.
If you're deep into electronics, you should also know a lot about R&D costs, right? Electronics is one of the most notorious industries for making consumers pay for R&D - the other one is software development.
Sure, the TPS is probably a $1.50 electronics part, but this is reality. You're paying the extra $125 for the convenience of replacement. If you have a source for a cheaper part replacement, go for it!
-Ted
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