*VIDEO* Is this a dead spot in my TPS?
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I just fixed my s4 dead spot in my TPS. My TPS was cutting out and causing a bad stumble while cruising. A data log of the stumble showed the TPS cutting out and alot of noise in the trace.
Before searching for broken wires and possibly a new TPS, I cleaned the black plug contacts by dipping it into a salt/vinegar solution.
Problem solved. Car runs smooth no more TPS hiccups.
How to perfectly clean wires in minutes!!!
Before searching for broken wires and possibly a new TPS, I cleaned the black plug contacts by dipping it into a salt/vinegar solution.
Problem solved. Car runs smooth no more TPS hiccups.
How to perfectly clean wires in minutes!!!
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When I tested my TPS after putting my car back together, my gauge wouldn't read below 2 volts. My Rtek reads TPS at 20% when warmed up, but i notice the "dead spot" as well, right at that low rpm especially through parking lots :-) Ive been meaning to grab up a new TPS to try out, but I want to try cleaning it up first as suggested above. Cool instructable!
* using analog ohmmeter
* using analog ohmmeter
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Looks like your breaking up around 55sec. The trace looks like mine before cleaning.
That spiky break up has signs of a broken wire or loosing contact.
Here's the other thing I noticed. My wide band would go full rich at break up. I thought I was loosing an injector, maybe still am. Yours is doing the same thing. Extra fuel not being burned I surmise.
That spiky break up has signs of a broken wire or loosing contact.
Here's the other thing I noticed. My wide band would go full rich at break up. I thought I was loosing an injector, maybe still am. Yours is doing the same thing. Extra fuel not being burned I surmise.
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Looks like your breaking up around 55sec. The trace looks like mine before cleaning.
That spiky break up has signs of a broken wire or loosing contact.
Here's the other thing I noticed. My wide band would go full rich at break up. I thought I was loosing an injector, maybe still am. Yours is doing the same thing. Extra fuel not being burned I surmise.
That spiky break up has signs of a broken wire or loosing contact.
Here's the other thing I noticed. My wide band would go full rich at break up. I thought I was loosing an injector, maybe still am. Yours is doing the same thing. Extra fuel not being burned I surmise.
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