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TPS and In gear throttle hesitation

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Old May 28, 2002 | 07:19 AM
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Question TPS and In gear throttle hesitation

89 non turbo w/ relatively new TPS (<5000 miles)

125k on car.

Cold or warm start, engine runs fine, responds quickly to throttle and sounds great. As soon as I try to go anywhere the Check Engine light comes on, and throttle will not rev quickly. Given that the TPS was recently replaced, I was wondering if there is any other part that could cause it to fry out ? (Note haven't had a chance to run ohms test yet, will try to do that Friday, which is next chance I get to see car)

If it tests ok, Does anyone have a link or instructions on how to test the voltage and adjust the TPS ? (I searched boards and found some good info, but nothing applying to my specific problem)

I actually don't own the car yet, but @ $2500 (or less depending on answers I get here ) Its not a bad deal for a broke college student that doesn't drive too much yet can fit in repair / upgrades.

TIA for any input
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Old May 28, 2002 | 08:10 AM
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It's an 89. So go check what the code for the CEL means. Here's some instructions for checking codes:

http://home.rmci.net/panther/89_91ecu.htm
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Old May 28, 2002 | 08:21 AM
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Thanx, I had found that info, and was going to check that also.
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Old May 28, 2002 | 10:38 AM
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The end result is:

Are there any other parts that can cause the TPS to go out ? (especially that soon).

I really want to start my addiction, but I don't want to be chasing an electrical system ghost in my first car.
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