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1g intermittent TPS code

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joey

15+ Year Contributor
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Jul 31, 2005
chicago, Illinois
Hello fellow dsmers! So here's the deal. The code is on when idling as soon as I hit the gas it goes away. All sensors test good I'm at a loss here can't figure it out. Ground test good I'm out of ideas. Any input would be much appreciated.
 
Codes don't just "go away"
No profile, cant see what you have done.
What is the actual code you are getting?
Does CEL remain with key on engine off?
Did you reset ECU?
 
I have tried adjusting it that didn't work either. It's a code 14 tps sensor. Ran the code the old school way with a volt meter. I have tried resetting the ECU but no luck there.

It's really weird, lights on while car idles as soon as RPMs go above 1,200 light goes off, almost like it's a loose connector but I've checked those and all is tight. I will check my profile it should have an updated list.

thanks for the heads up.

Will a modified ECU with 2step do this? It's just really weird that the engine light goes away when I hit the gas.
 
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Think about where the biggest wear on the TPS is..... That's right, where it comes off the idle stop.

You could be getting the CEL because the idle voltage is too low or because the TPS is worn out and the voltage jumps around due to discontinuities in the resistance coating.
 
I have tested that also seems to be fine consistent throughout the sweep. That's what's kind of confusing if they were cheap I would just buy a new one but at 200 bux it's kind of expensive.
 
Has this been going on for awhile? Is the ips working and does the tb have its ground strap present and the ground from intake to firewall
 
There is a bulletin about running a wire from the ground system for those several sensors to the body somewhere. I think the MAF, TPS and IAC all share a ground and there is a splice in there somewhere that corrodes/get weak and causes resistance. I bet it only happens after the engine warms up to a certain extent.

Remember, it only takes one strand of wire to show a good wire when testing for resistance. This is why voltage drops are a better test in some situations.

All this may be common knowledge though, not sure.
 
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