How to adjust the TPS
07-26-02, 01:53 PM
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How to adjust the TPS
Wow, I just searched this topic and I got very confused.
I guess I need to make a setup with some lights, be careful I don't fry the ECU with wrong bulbs.
Holy ****!
Can't I just adjust the screw until it runs good?
Can some one please give me a complete procedure, in one shot.
I had to read many many posts and got conflicting data.
I read the FSM and it said once the one light goes out, its good.
I don't have this light tool, can't I just do it, buy the way the car runs??
HELP
I guess I need to make a setup with some lights, be careful I don't fry the ECU with wrong bulbs.
Holy ****!
Can't I just adjust the screw until it runs good?
Can some one please give me a complete procedure, in one shot.
I had to read many many posts and got conflicting data.
I read the FSM and it said once the one light goes out, its good.
I don't have this light tool, can't I just do it, buy the way the car runs??
HELP
07-26-02, 02:08 PM
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I like the voltage method, but I used the resistance method yesterday and it worked pretty well.
On a similar note, if the TPS is adjusted properly, why would the ECU still give an error code? It's on an S5, if that makes any difference.
On a similar note, if the TPS is adjusted properly, why would the ECU still give an error code? It's on an S5, if that makes any difference.
07-26-02, 02:37 PM
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07-26-02, 02:44 PM
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http://home.rmci.net/panther/ is RXTASY1's site. There is a ton of useful info on there.
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06-06-03, 12:54 AM
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i read that link.... it says
Next step is to turn the car ignition on. Check your test lamps: You can either have one lamp on, both on, or neither on. If one lamp is one, that's good! If neither or both is on, you need to turn the TPS adjusting screw until you can get only one lamp lit at a time.
How do you do the other way?
what does he mean by turn the screw till only one light is lit.. witch light... does it matter witch one... im lost.
i only have one meter so doing the 2 meter methong is out i guess.
i hope resetting this will help my throttle responce.. right now it is crap...
jaared
Next step is to turn the car ignition on. Check your test lamps: You can either have one lamp on, both on, or neither on. If one lamp is one, that's good! If neither or both is on, you need to turn the TPS adjusting screw until you can get only one lamp lit at a time.
How do you do the other way?
what does he mean by turn the screw till only one light is lit.. witch light... does it matter witch one... im lost.
i only have one meter so doing the 2 meter methong is out i guess.
i hope resetting this will help my throttle responce.. right now it is crap...
jaared
06-06-03, 01:29 AM
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so its like on a scale thing... no light = less ,,, 1 light = ok,,,, and 2 lights = too much?
now do i turn it ccw? is it a screw or do i turn the whole thing..
in the pic on that site it shows the tps is right behing the alternator, under my TMIC. Is this correct for a 1987 tii?
now do i turn it ccw? is it a screw or do i turn the whole thing..
in the pic on that site it shows the tps is right behing the alternator, under my TMIC. Is this correct for a 1987 tii?
06-06-03, 01:32 AM
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Yup, its inconveniently positioned under the TMIC. I use a PVC TMIC eliminator when I have to do adjustments under the TMIC. Makes it easy to run the car, and make adjustments. Just dont leave it in there!!!!
Gotta give HAILERS another shout-out on that one.
Jarrett
Gotta give HAILERS another shout-out on that one.
Jarrett
06-06-03, 10:09 AM
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so from what your saying.... the car has to be running.
Also that i cant get to it while i have the tmic on...
so is it a screw? do i turn the whole thing... im not sure what im lookin for.
The FSM im sure has a pic of it... but under what section. The online manual dosent have a search thing. I couldnt find it.
jaared
Also that i cant get to it while i have the tmic on...
so is it a screw? do i turn the whole thing... im not sure what im lookin for.
The FSM im sure has a pic of it... but under what section. The online manual dosent have a search thing. I couldnt find it.
jaared
06-06-03, 04:48 PM
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so from what your saying.... the car has to be running.
Also that i cant get to it while i have the tmic on...
so is it a screw? do i turn the whole thing... im not sure what im lookin for.
The FSM im sure has a pic of it... but under what section. The online manual dosent have a search thing. I couldnt find it.
jaared
so from what your saying.... the car has to be running.
Also that i cant get to it while i have the tmic on...
so is it a screw? do i turn the whole thing... im not sure what im lookin for.
The FSM im sure has a pic of it... but under what section. The online manual dosent have a search thing. I couldnt find it.
jaared
Its a screw, in front of the TB. Its usually covered by a plastic cap called a "blind cap".
Jarrett
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