TPS, quick question?

[DonM]

I just called a Ford dealer to price a TPS, he said he couldnt give me a real #, because there not sure wich TPS I would need? The calabration(SP) would have to be checked!

What was he talking about?

Where can I find the Calabration?


Don

 

[Alec]

The prices for all OBD I and all OBD II TPSs should be the same within each group, regardless of code. As for the code, most Xs within the same year have the same TPS code.

 

[DonM]

Thanks Alec, so where do I find the Code?

He gave me a estimate of, 40-50$ for a throttle position sensor. With some even higher the $50. He tells me there are many dif kinds of TPS for my 95.

So which one do I need?

 

[Alec]

OBD Is are usually 30-40, and OBD IIs are usually 50-60.

I may be wrong, but there should only be one code for a 95 OBD I, you might just need to tell him that it's OBD I. If he is indeed at Ford and you do indeed need a code, he should be able to pull it from a VIN database.

 

[Alec]

Oh, one difference may be in the wiring harness connector. Some are round and some are square, maybe that helps?

 

[DonM]

Ok, I called him back. He said, the number should be on the TPS itself. So I'll check and see which number I can pull off of it!

Thanks Alec

 

[BAYDOG]

Acually, the Calibration code is on the drivers side door jam. I had to replace mine and that is where we got the number.

 

[DonM]

Cool, I'll try there also. THANKS


Don

 

[james t]

are the OBD-1's adjustable? i know you can adjust the TPS on 88-95 mustangs, and if it is adjustable that is all it needs. i do know the OBDII's are non-adjustable.

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[DonM]

My Chilton book says no! If I can adjust it, I would love to know how.

 

[Runnin'OnEmpty]

Don, you can also test it with a multimeter to see if it's really bad. Refer to James' URL page and read the signal wire voltage. The voltage should increase smoothly when the throttle is opened. If the V reading is the least bit erratic, replace the TPS. These things are basically a variable resistor, and they do wear out.