[Shotimes] TPS Fault Code

[Paul L Fisher]

Yes, but his CE light wouldn't have illuminated. The light going on means
that a sensor is currently out of spec. I would make sure they were cleared
though and then allow the PCM to re-learn the idle and then re-test.

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Justin Schick" <jschick@aafp.org>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, August 01, 2003 11:55 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] TPS Fault Code


> Was the PCM reset after you replaced the TPS? I've been told you should
> reset the computer after changing ANY sensor.
>
> I don't know if resetting also clears the stored codes or if you have
> to do that separately. But, if the codes weren't cleared after you read
> them the first time, you might be reading the original code.
>
> Good luck,
>
>
> Justin Schick
> silver 92 SHO in KC MO
> 194k and counting quickly
>
> >>> "Jacob Cassidy" <jcassidy1@hot.rr.com> 08/01/03 11:42AM >>>
> I got the good ole CE light this week. Checked the KOEO test and it
> came
> back as TPS out of range parameters. KOER yields the same result. So I
> went and got a new one from O'Reilly's and it seemed to be doing fine
> until the engine really warmed up. Then the CE light came back on
> while
> running 70 mph or so down the road. I got it home and KOEO read TPS
> out
> of range parameters again. Any clue what is still causing this? I've
> checked for vacuum leaks and made sure all hose connections were good.
> Other than that I am at a loss.
>
> Jacob Cassidy
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