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TPS questions
I read in another thread that a bad or maladjusted TPS can cause hard shifts. I've read over the how-to docs on adjusting and testing the TPS, and maybe its me but they're really not very easy to understand. I think I can figure out how to set it, but as far as testing it that one might be over my head a little bit. Is there any other way to test the TPS? And if it comes down to it, does anyone here know where I can find a replacement for slightly less than the $280-$300 average price I've been finding? What are the chances that I could find a functioning one on a junked or parted-out car?
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92 LS-L, Ebony Pearl, 160k miles, sitting in the hospital waiting room hoping for a miracle 06 Hyundai Sonata GLS, 77K miles |
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Re: TPS questions
Dude I'm having issues with my baby's TTPS also. trying to find one in a junk yard is difficult. Everytime i went to a junk yard the car had been crushed. So prepare yourself for the quest for the fo the holy TPS.
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Re: TPS questions
www.subaruparts.com
Part #22633AA080 Throttle Sensor Ay $268.63 List. Their price $204.70 plus $24.56 shipping. www.1stsubaruparts.com, $200.18, plus 12% shipping.
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Re: TPS questions
I paid something in the neighborhood of $185, with no added shipping charge, from either AutoZone's or Advance Auto Parts' Web site (I'm old and get the two confused). The part was identical to the one I took off the car, which I assumed to be original, down to the serial number molded into the plastic. This was awhile back and I wouldn't be surprised if the price has risen a bit.
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Re: TPS questions
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http://www.autozone.com/selectedZip,.../selectZip.htm |
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Re: TPS questions
At Advance it's $283.99, $289.99, and $278.99.
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX, the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link |
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Re: TPS questions
The TPS is adjustible ....... right? You just don't put it without adjusting it.
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Re: TPS questions
Yes it's adjustable, with the use of a volt meter.
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Seth 94' Barcelona Red w/ Tricoat black 2-tone AWD Ls -Sold Mods:AWD conversion/4.44 swap by Budfreak, Custom red interior lights, Custom Satin black dash, Power mode switch, Cold air intake, Permecool tranny filter,Sony xplode 10" sub, Sony xplode 1000w amp, Blitz in-line driver, DDM Tuning 6000k HID's, New paint job/body work by me, 97' Grill, QC shift kit, 17'' MB Motoring rims, 15&20 min mod, front & rear urethane swaybar bushings, Custom fiberglass sub box, Custom red led a/c control unit, perrin lightweight crank pulley, Black wrinkle finish powdercoated intake manifold w/ clear hoses , 02' outback heated/power black leather seats Soon to come:Fiberglass hood, upholster ALL suede to black leather Past subies: 92' Pearl White/black top LS-L-SOLD 96' Legacy Outback-TOTALED 99' Legacy Outback Limited 30th anniversary edition-TOTALED 98' Forester L -Totaled Other toys: 99' Forester S -WRX brake upgrade, soon an 04 wrx motor swap 06' B9 Tribeca-Stock 1982' Yamaha xj650 Maxim Mods: work in progress |
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Re: TPS questions
Do you adjust it with the ignition on or the motor running? Just a little unclear on that.
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92 LS-L, Ebony Pearl, 160k miles, sitting in the hospital waiting room hoping for a miracle 06 Hyundai Sonata GLS, 77K miles |
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Re: TPS questions
I thought I was the only one! I just got a new multimeter and this will be the first thing I use it for.
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"The things you own end up owning you. It's only after you lose everything that you're free to do anything." 92 Pearl White Ls-l (138k) Euro Headlights & Blinkers, 97 Grill, Euro Tail Lights, SS Brake Lines, Stebro Exhaust, Slotted Rotors, Classic Registration 96 Legacy Outback (206k) 5-speed 2.2 Lightweight Crank Pulley, Group N Trans & Motor Mounts SOLD Wanted: Steering Wheel |
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Re: TPS questions
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It's easier to adjust it with the key on and engine off, but I always double check it with the engine running. I always set it to 0.48volts. According to LAN that gives the best idle.
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX, the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link |
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Re: TPS questions
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Re: TPS questions
I payed $193 for mine about 4 months ago. I solved all kinds of problems for me including hard shifts, gear hunting at cruzing speed, and AWD issues as well. Check out my thread http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=45940
The best way I found to test it's funcionality is to take it out (easy, just don't drop the screws under the manifold) and hook it up to the multimeter. Sweep it through the range and if the numbers are jumping all over (especially at the bottom end, low throttle) then it needs a replacement. If the numbers climb smooth than it just needs to be adjusted while installed on the car. The big board with the numbers marked in the How-To is a definitive test, but you'll be able to see the values jump without going to all that trouble if it is indeed needing replacement. Mine was very obvious once I had it out. Hope this turns out to be the "fix-all" that it was for mine. |
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Re: TPS questions
Horray for brainfarts!
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92 LS-L, Ebony Pearl, 160k miles, sitting in the hospital waiting room hoping for a miracle 06 Hyundai Sonata GLS, 77K miles Last edited by AyeJaye; 02-28-2009 at 04:09 PM. |
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