Help with new Throttle Position Sensor
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Cruising
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From: Tampa Florida
Help with new Throttle Position Sensor
Due to spontanious breakage I had to replace my throttle Position Sensor and like the instructions said it will have to be set, I was just hoping that it would not be the case and surprisingly enough I was not. It is not way off but is idling higher. Is there anyway to fix this without a scanner or a mechanics shop? Thanks alot for any help.
Le Mans Master
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Maybe reset the IAC valve ?
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...and+Idle+Speed
The TPS in your car is not adjustable like on the earlier cars.
The computer takes the voltage it sees ;key on and uses that as idle Volts so all you have to do is check is that voltage changes as the throttle is opened
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...and+Idle+Speed
The TPS in your car is not adjustable like on the earlier cars.
The computer takes the voltage it sees ;key on and uses that as idle Volts so all you have to do is check is that voltage changes as the throttle is opened
Last edited by rodj; Jul 1, 2010 at 09:21 PM.
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Cruising
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From: Tampa Florida
Thanks I will try that out and i appreciate the step by step directions. I am not a pro mechanic just someone with common sense who trys to be self suffient with repairing my car so it really helps once i learn i know and can pass it on after all you cant take it with you. 
thanks again
thanks again
Melting Slicks
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From: Bowling Green KY
Maybe reset the IAC valve ?
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...and+Idle+Speed
The TPS in your car is not adjustable like on the earlier cars.
The computer takes the voltage it sees ;key on and uses that as idle Volts so all you have to do is check is that voltage changes as the throttle is opened
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...and+Idle+Speed
The TPS in your car is not adjustable like on the earlier cars.
The computer takes the voltage it sees ;key on and uses that as idle Volts so all you have to do is check is that voltage changes as the throttle is opened
Both the TPS and IAC should "learn" the proper positions.
Le Mans Master
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From: Kempner Texas
My 96 FSM says sightly depress the accelerator pedal as you start the engine; when it starts release the pedal; let engine idle 5 seven seconds; shut down the engine for 10 seconds, then re-fire and check for proper idle.
The procedure is suppose to give a fresh, new IAC position that the PCM will learn and adjust to.
Jake
The procedure is suppose to give a fresh, new IAC position that the PCM will learn and adjust to.
Jake
