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27 messages, Last post on Feb 22, 2009 at 7:26 PM
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Can anyone tell me where it's located and how to change the tps on an 02 Quad Cab?
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Replying to: cguy (Mar 15, 2007 9:10 am) Regards, Dusty
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Replying to: dustyk (Mar 15, 2007 6:00 pm)
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Replying to: cguy (Mar 16, 2007 4:16 am) The intake for the Throttle Body faces forward (front of vehicle). INSTALLATION 1. Switch the engine off and remove the ignition key. 2. Remove the the air duct from the the front of the Throttle Body. 3. Locate the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) on the left (drivers) side of the Throttle Body. The TPS will have a 3-wire connector and is in plane with the throttle valve shaft. The TPS is secured by two Torx screws and is located just above the Idle Air Control Motor which has a 4-wire connector. 4. Ensure that the throttle plate is completely closed. 5. Remove the connector from the TPS. 6. Remove the two (2) Torx screws that mount the TPS to the Throttle Body. 6. Grasp the TPS and remove by pulling the sensor directly away from the Throttle Body. INSTALLTION 1. Note the position of the two triangle-shaped tangs that are visible from the end of the TPS. 2. Insert the new TPS in to the cavity that contains the end of the throttle plate shaft. The TPS should seat without significant resistance. 3. Rotate the throttle plate shaft by moving the throttle cable lever. Note the amount of throttle plate opening. The throttle plate should be able to open without undue force to the wide open position. 4. If the throttle cannot be opened fully, remove the TPS and ensure that the tangs are correctly engaging the end of the throttle plate shaft. 5. Reinstall the two mounting screws and the 3-wire connector. 6. Proper operation may be checked before reinstalling the air duct. Regards, Dusty
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Replying to: dustyk (Mar 18, 2007 9:28 am) Thanks again for your input!!
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Replying to: cguy (Mar 26, 2007 7:58 am) By the way, do you have any codes? Do you know how to retrieve the codes from the instrument panel? I think you said this was a '02. I'd start looking for more cracked vacuum hose, especially the evaporative collection system. Best regards, Dusty
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Replying to: dustyk (Mar 27, 2007 5:30 pm) I'm NO mechanic at all.....I will search for more cracked hoses but I dont know where the evaporative collection system is you refer to. You're a great help.....good to know there are people like you out there willing to help others out. Thanks |
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Replying to: cguy (Mar 26, 2007 7:58 am) Trij1 |
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My 1993 Dodge Dakota 3.9 L has periodic shifting problems. Sometimes takes a long time to change to 3rd gear, and rarely go to Overdrive. According to some of the posts I have read it appears to be the "Throttle Position Sensor" (TPS). Could this be my problem?
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