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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 10:22 PM
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when I hook up a scanner my TPS setting is normal .057,after a minute of running it goes to 3.65 I know this isnt normal ,any ideas
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 10:30 PM
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Definitely not normal. Sounds like a bad tps to me, how's the car running? To have the tps sending that type of voltage, you'd have to be at about 3/4 throttle.
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car running fine, idle is normal, "check engine" light come's on but no code's are stored
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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Either the scanner or the TPS is bad.With just the ignition on open the throttle fully and see if you get 4+V.You should be throwing a code 21 or 22 if the TPS is bad.Or try another voltmeter.
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What year model car? I'd guess by your name its an 88, which has an adjustable tps.

Do what staugur said and move the pedal down slowly. Watch the tps voltage as you go. If the tps is good, the voltage should steadily increase as you push the accelerator.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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which wire shows the voltage ,top,mid., bottom ,& yes its an 88
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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You'll want to back probe the top two wires.
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