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Old Nov 17, 2003 | 12:39 PM
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All knowledgeable people I need help with TCM code...

I keep getting a code for THROTTLE SENSOR shorted or disconnected when checking the tranny for codes. Anybody with the same problem, any experience with it, the location, or anything helpful pleas reply. Could it be the TPS? At first I thought no about the TPS cause I'd get a cel but if it's only the connection to the tranny then maybe thats it...
Old Nov 17, 2003 | 12:59 PM
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Old Nov 17, 2003 | 01:01 PM
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Well here's your chance folks. But remember, you have to answer his question correctly first.
Old Nov 17, 2003 | 02:16 PM
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That's right. Can't cuss me out unless you give me a correct/helpful/problem solving answer...
Old Nov 17, 2003 | 04:36 PM
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yup maybe thats it
Old Nov 17, 2003 | 04:56 PM
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dont you only get a TPS code if it malfunctions?could it be calibrated incorrectly and cause the throttle sensor issue, but not throw a TPS code? just an idea...so no smartass comment, besides that you remind me of sprint
Old Nov 17, 2003 | 07:40 PM
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Old Nov 17, 2003 | 07:44 PM
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doggy...atleast say something constructive, ok?
Old Nov 17, 2003 | 08:58 PM
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That's what I thought about the TPS but if it's a connection to the tranny it might not set it off because the TPS itself is working right. Right now I just think the connector is loose by the shifter or on the tranny itself, not sure. If someone, DAVE, JAY or anyone who knows could tell me where it is...
Old Nov 17, 2003 | 10:51 PM
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http://www.cybrrpartspro.com/Chilton...61CH06_39.HTML

Long shot but worth a try
Old Nov 18, 2003 | 08:06 AM
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Thanks JEFF, I've been there a million times and never noticed that. Anyway there is nothing that mentions the throttle sensor and only a couple pages have the tranny diagrams. They have the whole ECU wiring diagram so that will be usefull. Thanks again man...
Old Nov 18, 2003 | 09:03 AM
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Cool did anyone else notice they say... 1995-98 vg30de?

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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 04:14 PM
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i did notice, but wasnt concerned
Old Nov 20, 2003 | 06:11 PM
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This is great, I stumpped everyone with this question. Just shows what the ORG has become. If no one knows this, is getting a 5spd pretty much my only solution? I'd rather do that then go to get someone to fix it. ANYONE WITH A FSM help me!!!
Old Nov 20, 2003 | 06:29 PM
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why would you need a new trans? why cant you try a new TPS?
Old Nov 20, 2003 | 07:24 PM
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Well I tested all the TPS connections, all 2 of them, for continuity and any kind of resistance and they are fine meaning a disconnection or short is unlikely...
Old Nov 20, 2003 | 07:27 PM
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so how would the dead TPS, or TPS codes hurt the tranny?
Old Nov 20, 2003 | 09:18 PM
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I don't think it'd hurt it, actually it probably would. Just that maybe the correct throttle input isn't sent to the TCU and it sends out the wrong data or something. To tell you the truth since I got this code, the cabin has been getting hot after aggressive driving, changed the coolant so that may help. Like the past couple of days of driving 40 miles a day to help install a SC, the cabin would get hot as soon as I went over 80mph...
Old Nov 20, 2003 | 09:37 PM
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if u have a short in the wiring testing the impedence may not really help cuz it could be intermittently sending wrong messages or shorting, sorry if that doesnt help cuz i dont have a auto, and haven't researched the tps, but yeah.....maybe this is the case
Old Nov 20, 2003 | 09:43 PM
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ivelweyz, those symptoms sound pretty bad....
Old Nov 20, 2003 | 10:11 PM
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**** it.

Oh and guys this calls for a celebration. Firts post ever where all 3 of us posted something and it hasn't turned into a big nOOb cry fest...
Old Nov 20, 2003 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ivelweyz
**** it.

Oh and guys this calls for a celebration. Firts post ever where all 3 of us posted something and it hasn't turned into a big nOOb cry fest...

are u going to take it in to replace the tps? or are u gonna tinker with it more?
Old Nov 20, 2003 | 10:43 PM
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champagne for all. When you get high cabin temps, your temp gauge go up on the dash?
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