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Re: '94 Ford Van Question

To: Ajhsys@aol.com, valntine@ptd.net, spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: '94 Ford Van Question
Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 10:23:41 -0800 (PST)
Allen,

A connection to a computer doesn't always show if it's
the TPS. The sensor could be fine but there be a short
in the wire...ask me how I know.

Dan

--- Ajhsys@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 1/11/01 9:35:50 AM Eastern
> Standard Time, valntine@ptd.net 
> writes:
> 
> 
> > The symptoms;
> > 
> > Sometimes the engine "races" as though it were at
> a very fast idle.
> > (Fast enough to keep the van moving at 30 to 40
> MPH) 
> > 
> > Sometimes "pulses" at speed as well as when
> accelerating, (as if I were
> > fluttering the accelerator pedal).
> > 
> > 
> 
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
> 
> A good possibility.  Or it could be the throttle
> position sensor.  It also 
> causes these symptoms.  A connection to a computer
> will show exactly what is 
> bad.
> 
> Allen Hefner
> SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
> '77 Midget
> '92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport


=====
Dan Dwelley
77 Midget
Alexandria, Va.
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