How To Fix TPS?
07-16-02, 11:48 PM
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How To Fix TPS itself w/o replacing?
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Is there a way to fix TPS w/o replacing it? Mazdatrix is asking $180 for it...Pretty damn expensive...
Is there a way to fix TPS w/o replacing it? Mazdatrix is asking $180 for it...Pretty damn expensive...
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07-17-02, 01:56 AM
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I can give you one if you pay shipping. S4 right?
I'm not sure though if it works since I got it from a junkyard and didn't test it.
Can one tell me how to test it using a HOM or something meteR?
I'm not sure though if it works since I got it from a junkyard and didn't test it.
Can one tell me how to test it using a HOM or something meteR?
07-17-02, 06:40 AM
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ONCE AGAIN!.....
GO TO FC3S.ORG
DOWNLOAD THE DAMN FSM AND READ THE THING
THERE IS AN EXPLICIT TEST PROCEDURE FOR THE TESTING AND INSTALLATION OF THE TPS.
A $10.00 METER FROM WALLYWORLD OR IN YOUR CASE PEPBOYS WILL DO THE JOB.
GO TO FC3S.ORG
DOWNLOAD THE DAMN FSM AND READ THE THING
THERE IS AN EXPLICIT TEST PROCEDURE FOR THE TESTING AND INSTALLATION OF THE TPS.
A $10.00 METER FROM WALLYWORLD OR IN YOUR CASE PEPBOYS WILL DO THE JOB.
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07-17-02, 09:03 AM
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If it works, but your VOM shows non-linear values as you press in the plunger, you can spray some contact cleaner in it, work the plunger a few times and blow it out. Home Depot and Radio Shack both have contact cleaner.
07-17-02, 10:21 AM
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Originally posted by darkwaveboi
how often does the TPS need to be adjusted? (how often does it sqeek its way out of alignment/
Jeff
how often does the TPS need to be adjusted? (how often does it sqeek its way out of alignment/
Jeff
07-17-02, 10:33 AM
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I am hoping that is what is causing my irratic idle problems. What is the actual "order", if it exists, when adjusting the idle using the TPS, BAC, and A/F screw?
07-17-02, 10:50 AM
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A good buddy of mine that builds race spec RX7's told me that you can replace the TPS w/ any other TPS. ALL the sensor are the same EXCEPT For the brakets they sit on. The tabs can be pushed, which can be popped out. Then do the same with another TPS. For example, if you have an S5 you can use one S4 tps then do the harness switch by popping out the ends of the wires, and attaching them to your connector.
That's it....you must test them first to find a good one.
Good luck.
That's it....you must test them first to find a good one.
Good luck.
07-17-02, 10:55 AM
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Originally posted by Sniper_X
read the FSM for your car.
You dont adjust the BAC.
read the FSM for your car.
You dont adjust the BAC.
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07-17-02, 12:12 PM
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I've tried all 3 methods of setting the TPS, ohmeter, voltage, and lights. The lights are the easiest, and it works the best.. and thats what you are supposed to do according to the FSM. But, you can't check to see if it is bad unless you use the ohmeter.
07-17-02, 12:14 PM
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where is the lock nut? i'm getting a new tps soon so i will see if that is the problem i am suspectng it is. also sniper i have another question it's from another post but this one will do i looked at my leading coil yesterday and saw one wire that was not connected it's te black there is 3 wires 2 are connected to the wthe coupler for the (guessing) ignitor. the last one (black wire) has what looks like a snap connection but is not connected to anything?? is this supposed to be connected to anything.
07-17-02, 02:01 PM
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Jimmmyv13.....per the 87 manual you adjust the idle on your turbo by inserting the initial set coupler and adjusting your bac's screw. Prior to that I'd check the timing. But then again, don't set the timing if your idle is straying above approx 1000rpm because the ECU will start advancing the timing around that figure.
Never seen a jamnut on a tps. Ever. Sounds like a one off.
Never seen a jamnut on a tps. Ever. Sounds like a one off.
07-17-02, 02:41 PM
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NOpe, all series 5 cars have jamnuts. (locknuts)
ANd the black wire from your coil SHOULD be loose, there is also one in the leading coil...
Its a Tach signal for the factory timing light!
MUAHHAHAHah
hit me with another one!
ANd the black wire from your coil SHOULD be loose, there is also one in the leading coil...
Its a Tach signal for the factory timing light!
MUAHHAHAHah
hit me with another one!
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