2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.
Sponsored by:

TPS adjust problems

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-10-09, 10:31 PM
  #1  
Don't hate my V8

Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
 
gear_grinder's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Cornfield, Indiana
Posts: 1,129
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
TPS adjust problems

hi, i'm trying to adjust my tps acording to FC3Spro. my problem is that i have the adjustment screw in as far as it will go and it sits at about 2.7kohm (trying to set idle) the tps moves smoothly (resistance) and maxes at 5.7kohms and will go down to below 1kohm if pushed in farther. how can i adjust this or is my TPS junk? also my throtte linkages dont seem to be hitting the stoppers on the trottle body and stoping when the throttle plates hit the inside of the bore of the throttle body, normal?

thanks.


PS: i have a short day of work tomarow, so ill have pictures up.
Old 06-11-09, 12:20 AM
  #2  
Top Down, Boost Up

iTrader: (7)
 
RotaryRocket88's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 8,718
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 4 Posts
Don't try to set it by resistance. The "closed" value won't be equal to the value that you see when the throttle plates are closed. The plunger will still be extended slightly.

You didn't mention what year your car is, and your profile has no info, so I'm going to give you S4 info. Set the TPS at 1.0 V by measuring voltage at the top wire/contact. Make sure the engine is warmed up and the thermowax cam has fully released.

The throttle plates should hit the stoppers, but only when the thermowax is heated up.
Old 06-11-09, 01:24 AM
  #3  
rotorhead

iTrader: (3)
 
arghx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: cold
Posts: 16,182
Received 429 Likes on 263 Posts
IMO measuring by ohms is better to test whether you have a junk sensor or not, not necessarily to set it
Old 06-11-09, 09:41 AM
  #4  
Don't hate my V8

Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
 
gear_grinder's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Cornfield, Indiana
Posts: 1,129
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
sorry, its a 87 turbo.

thermowax has been removed along with all the rats nest (really the only thing left is the bac), i'm trying to get it adjusted because the car wont idle.

also when i took the bac off to clean it, i found a solid gaskit behind it, but it was layerd over the one mazdatrix shows. i removed the thermowax but did not remove the secondary throttle plates, do i need a block off plate to seal where the rod rotates in the TB to prevent a vac leack?
Old 06-11-09, 09:53 AM
  #5  
rotorhead

iTrader: (3)
 
arghx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: cold
Posts: 16,182
Received 429 Likes on 263 Posts
search "pressure test" or "boost leak test" on how to check your air system for any leaks
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jeff20B
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
73
09-16-18 07:16 PM
SakeBomb Garage
Vendor Classifieds
5
08-09-18 05:54 PM
FD3S_wanted
Suspension/Wheels/Tires/Brakes
4
09-22-15 06:18 PM
ZacMan
Build Threads
4
09-19-15 09:20 PM
vmerino
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
0
09-05-15 11:26 AM



Quick Reply: TPS adjust problems



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:41 AM.