2G Throttle Position Sensor Problem

[Aries-DSM]

Okay so I bought a 2g talon about a month ago that had a few problems, this being my first DSM. One of which being an idle problem, it would start idling at like 3-4k after driving it for a little while. I couldn't figure out why it was idling high(messed with BISS, etc.) so I took it to a mechanic and had them check it out. A code for the throttle position sensor came up, and they are charging a fortune to replace it so I plan on doing it myself. I just want to be sure I have the location of the sensor right.

This is where I think it is:

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Is that right?

Also, the plug for the sensor doesn't fit snug because the plastic clip that holds it in is broken, could this be causing the code to come up?

Thanks in advance, I'm a newbie to this stuff so sorry if this seems like a dumb question.

 

[bcjjones]

Yea thats the TPS. Could just be coming loose I guess, causing the code. Might not be why your idling so high though. Either way you can take it off and test it. Pretty easy to do with a volt meter

 

[bryanwheat]

Test it with a multimeter before replacing it. You could easily have an issue with the wiring and not the sensor itself.

 

[LiquidX]

When my plug was loose I was having stalling issues. I think it would be a good idea to either solder in a good plug and use the locking clip or zip tie your current plug.

Do test it first, check resistance between pins 1 and 4. Should Read between 3.5 to 6.5k ohms IIRC.

 

[bryanwheat]

A dab of rtv on the tps will hold the connector on right.

 

[luv2rallye]

Your problem may just be the Idle Position Sensor (part of the TPS: pins 3 & 4) is misadjusted. If the IPS isn't showing the throttle closed the ECU doesn't check that the idle is too high and you just get the high idle.

Read posts 14 & 13 here: http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/newbie-forum/255885-bad-tps-again.html#post151940336