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Old 03-28-12, 07:47 PM
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how to adjust tps?

Just need a write up on the easiest way to adjust my tps on my 91 NA. Pics would really help to. Thanks
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Just need.... you to search. There are probably over a hundred threads - beside the glaring example in the FSM. C'mon man, you have 335 posts, you aren't exactly a n00b anymore.
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With the engine fully warmed up, check VOLTAGE at the Green/red wire. It should read exactly 1.000 volts. If not, turn the screw until it reads 1.000v. Snap the throttle a few times, recheck, readjust until it consistently reads 1.000v at idle, fully warm.

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Ok what screw are you talking about?
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fc3spro.com tps adjustment

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That writeup is fine, but I'd change one thing. Over time, wires and connectors age. Ideally, I like to go to the ECU to check voltages, but I know some people are scared of pulling the carpet back a little and backprobing the ECU. The best reading (not at the ecu) can be obtained by checking voltage at the green/red wire. 1 volt (on the nose) is what you're looking for. 1k ohm will work, but like I said, if there are other resistances in the circuit (like 20+ year-old wiring will have) you won't get the most accurate reading. This is why whenever possible, check voltages, not resistances. Sadly, the FSM was pretty much written for resistance values
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^ good point. I guess when they were writing up the manuals they didn't figure people would still be in love with these cars 25+ years later ha ha

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Ok so I have been playing with that adjustment screw and nothing is changing
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Engine needs to be completely warmed up before adjustment. .
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I use voltage to set the TPS and resistance to check and see if it's still in spec.
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Ok so I completly unplugged my tps and nothing changed. Could this mean a bad tps???
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Can't you adjust it with the screws?
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That's not working I think I need a new tps
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Originally Posted by Kstout24
That's not working I think I need a new tps
What are you expecting to happen by turning the screw? Did you ever set it to 1 volt or did you rather just turn it and expect for the best.
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makes life so much easier...

http://www.fc3spro.com/TECH/HOWTO/TPS/tps.html
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You're sure that you are turning this screw?



And check that the brown wire is getting 5v, and the black wire is properly grounded.
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Yup turning that screw and no noticable change. All my wires are good too
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When you're checking the voltage for 1.0v, how are you doing so? Where exactly are you putting the leads?
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I did everything that link told me to. Down to every last detail. I even had another rx7 owner help me out and he I stumped as well. Like I said I completly unpluged it and nothing changed how it ran.
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