I have had escalading problems with my idle. It started in a parking lot just sputtering and it died and I was like WTF. But now my car will die at red lights and while I am making turns, it will cut off b/c I don't have my foot on the gas. It bucks going down the road but sometimes it will run fine. But, it has been getting worse. I can't drive it anymore. It is just to aggrevating and unsafe.

Unless I discover something else I beleive it to be my trottle position sensor.
I have multimeter I bought and the plug itself test fine, 5 volts.
The TPS tested fine with the correct resistance w/ closed and full throttle.
The problem was with the wide open/closed throttle switch. It showed no resistance in the test. Haynes says to check for continuity. I am alittle unclear on this part but I showed no ohms. Is this correct?

I am getting frustrated with this. Has anyone had these problems and replaced the TPS and their car run fine?
Also, I went to the dealership and they want $160 for a new TPS. Any suggestions on where to find an better price?

 

uhh first of all you supposed to adjust the tps sensor look at the stickies.. plus you can get a tps sensor from autozone for 65 dollars

 

could be dirty MAF,bad ECTS,bad grounds-two ground lugs on IM!

 

The first part of the answer I don't get. I checked the stickies and didn't see anything about adjusting the TPS. My TPS doesn't look like it could be adjusted.
But the last part of your answer, thanks, I could have sworn I checked there but maybe I missed it.

Thanks for the replies....

 

look on google you supposed to adjust the tps i dont remember what it is.. make sure you do it cuz if you dont ur car will run like crap...

 

this might help

http://vbxmaxima.8m.com/tps.html