The narrow range "plunger" "cylinder thing it getting stuck in.

with it unstuck everything is fine but it will stuck in all of a sudden and i won't be able to rev past 2500 and have to limp it around.

anybody know of a way to "lube" it somehow?
I really don't want to fork over big cash for a new one.

 

Use a little WD-40 to clean the plunger, but make sure to REMOVE all the WD-40 when you finish. The TPS was designed to operate dry.

 

well, when it gets stuck its the inside if it thet sticks. i can still move the cylinderin and out but it won't spring back out.

any way to clean it out on the "inside"?

 

Dont use wd-40, it KILLED my tps!!!!! Im not sure if its possible to take it appart tho.

 

any other thoughts?

 

I would use something specifically designed for electronic components. Like this stuff.

 

i was thinkin of something like that as well. does that stuff evaporate well so it will be dry when i put the sensore back on?

 

Yes. It is super-fast evaporating. I think that's one of the key points with electrical cleaners. To flood the dirt out and then what's left evaporates away fast.

 

werd. I'll give that a go tomorrow.
thanks

 

"QD contact cleaner" That's the exact stuff I used. It took about 2-3 treatments.
The plunger now runs smooth and the ohm readings repeat & sweep smooth.
It also works on radio volume & balance pots.