5 Symptoms Of A Bad Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)

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  • Опубліковано 30 лис 2024

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  • @MechanicBase
    @MechanicBase  11 місяців тому +13

    Did you solve your TPS issue? Let us know in the comments below how you did it, and maybe you can help someone else with a bad throttle position sensor!
    Don't forget to like the video and subscribe to our channel!
    More information: mechanicbase.com/engine/bad-throttle-position-sensor-tps-symptoms/
    Website: mechanicbase.com/

  • @worshipwhilewewait
    @worshipwhilewewait 6 місяців тому +6

    BIG BIG BIG BIG THUMBS UP! NEVER thought a 21yr old truck would run like brand new after replacing such a small part. Had virtually no acceleration, gear shift was crazy all over the place, idle would be so high at times and so low in cold weather...no codes, live feed on my OBD2 reader was crazy all over the place...and VOILA!!! FIXED and wow does this truck GO!!! It's actually FUN to drive again. THANK YOU! LOVE THIS CHANNEL b/c of the complete explanations of WHY things happen and how to fix 'em. 2003 Chev S10 4.3V6 w/515k miles ORIGINAL ENGINE and STILL running like a champ w/o any major repairs. RARELY have taken this truck to a shop - ALWAYS do my own repairs and lately realizing this particular truck is SO EASY to repair compared to today's vehicles....THANK YOU!!!

  • @BWSRbushcraft
    @BWSRbushcraft Рік тому +10

    This is by far the most simplest comprehensive and straightforward explanation on this subject that I have seen thank you very much for making these clear and concise videos please continue to do so most grateful thank you!

  • @wongaloful
    @wongaloful Рік тому +10

    Mine was behaving exactly as said. I changed the tps on my Mazda demio 2012 after spending 180 dollars on plugs, service, fuel pump and filter cleaning and throttle cleaning but never worked. Upon changing the tos, am the happiest person alive, car works like new. Thanks for this video.

  • @sidtreherne6172
    @sidtreherne6172 10 місяців тому +5

    This video is the best one on TPS problems of all the videos. This guy covers the topic from A to Z! I have been looking at all the videos trying to learn what I can. I glean something new from every video, but this video compiles all that gleaned info into one video plus a ton more info than all of the videos I have watched. 😁

  • @toasgreece
    @toasgreece 3 місяці тому +1

    After watching every video on UA-cam about tps this one is by far the best.

  • @unebonnevie
    @unebonnevie 10 місяців тому +3

    I really like your vids, because it covers long enough -- not too short or too long. And you start with the explanation, the theoretical part, then dive into the symptoms, etc.

  • @alexfarid5144
    @alexfarid5144 6 місяців тому +1

    Great informative video , i have a 2003 Lexus GS300 which is cable operated and was giving me code P2121 and P2127 , i took the Throttle body position sensor off and removed the part of the white plastic from the back after heating it up with heat gun and re-soldered the 4 connectors and glued back the plastic piece after warming it up with heat gun again . I installed it and took it for a test drive , it is holding up so i am not a part changer , i had planned on buying a new one but i decided to attempt to repair it first which i did . The solders on connectors part may crack and lose contacts from age , heat and mechanical wheel , so , i hope this may help others to repair their throttle position sensors .
    PS , before i attempt to repair the TPS , i removed the ECU and checked to make sure there is no burned spots on ECU , it looked like brand new after 20 years . Good luck with your projects folks .

  • @thewhinjaninja3610
    @thewhinjaninja3610 4 місяці тому +7

    Who else out there wishes that this guy was your local mechanic?

  • @solomondiaz4105
    @solomondiaz4105 Рік тому +5

    Excellent explanation and instruction. Straight to the point. I have subscribed.

  • @seireitei4193
    @seireitei4193 7 місяців тому

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  • @The73275
    @The73275 10 місяців тому

    Sir, I tried your reset procedure on a 2006 Subaru Baja and it worked great thanks for the informative video

  • @ArtHeld
    @ArtHeld Рік тому +3

    This was really helpful: Thorough, and clear. Thank you!

  • @AJDIYNetwork
    @AJDIYNetwork 9 місяців тому

    Thank you!! I had to change out my Nissan rogues blower fan, which required me to remove the peddle assembly. After completion, I had a p2122 code. I used your peddle technique. Problem solved!!!!

  • @brooke5273
    @brooke5273 Рік тому +2

    Good explanation with professional advise 🙏

  • @jagathchristopher4103
    @jagathchristopher4103 5 місяців тому +1

    A great video and useful information. this video helped me to find my car's fault and fix it. thank you very much for these beneficial instructions and your valuable time.

  • @MosesTouch-um4ql
    @MosesTouch-um4ql 2 місяці тому

    Honda Jazz 1.3 cvt jerking
    The jerks can be anything from once or thrice or even multiple, but not lasting more than 5 seconds.
    It jerks in these scenarios: When turning out to join the main street (90 deg turns) When there's a slight incline, my fit will jerk at about 2000rpm on D mode. And again, on a slight incline, the fit will jerk at about 3000rpm on S mode.
    Moving on slow speed 20mph

  • @CommonSenseTipsAndTricks
    @CommonSenseTipsAndTricks 8 місяців тому

    I get my check engine light blinking after reaching 30 mph and I'm having really crazy transmission shifting issues! Thanks for the confirmation! I know my transmission is okay because the fluid is good and the pan stays cool.

    • @owenbrelje
      @owenbrelje 6 місяців тому +1

      Did the tps sensor fix the issue? I’m having the same problem and I’m thinking it hopefully is my tps before I replace the tranny

    • @maniacslap1623
      @maniacslap1623 6 місяців тому

      Same thing happened to me. It was a bad coil. Haven’t did that since. I was able to get a CEL diagnosis tho.

  • @neitzsche5150
    @neitzsche5150 Рік тому

    This video is one of the most thorough instructional videos on TPS symptoms and how to troubleshoot this problem. Mechanic Base is very knowledgeable on the TPS system.

  • @pauloisidoro2
    @pauloisidoro2 Рік тому +2

    One of the best explanation, well done my friend. 😉

  • @repairhow
    @repairhow 10 місяців тому

    Thank you. Your video is excelent. Yòur description of the issues is spot on.

  • @AzizLAnwar
    @AzizLAnwar Місяць тому

    Hi sir we have a toyato 4runner 2001 and we have a tps issues we will be glad if you help

  • @WazimShah-s5p
    @WazimShah-s5p Рік тому +5

    What app are you using to test the tps?

  • @lambretatuga
    @lambretatuga 2 місяці тому

    Great explanation,Thanks

  • @MrMDee-si1bz
    @MrMDee-si1bz Рік тому

    Great vid and explained it! Thanks for sharing! 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @islandbeaches395
    @islandbeaches395 Місяць тому

    easy way stop and start the engine and ajust the trottle body screw till engine run smoothly like ice cream. If the procedure doesn't work clean the trottle body and replace the tps.

  • @joseramirezaguilar2075
    @joseramirezaguilar2075 Рік тому +1

    Good explanation

  • @minovskyparticles1834
    @minovskyparticles1834 8 місяців тому

    I have an AT car.. my idle suddenly surges high up to 2000 rpm when stopping ornparkih my car.. i have changed every sensor i have in mind.. IACV seems to work fine.. do you think its the TPS this time?

  • @edwardvanputten1708
    @edwardvanputten1708 Місяць тому

    👍you helpfully. Thanks. I fixed my 👊🤛

  • @donjames5761
    @donjames5761 Рік тому +2

    my toyota celica had no code but it had hesitation when accelerating from a stop. an when a dead spot when i was trying to overtake another vehicle i would have to take my foot off the throttle an re apply befor the car would pick speed up faster

    • @makay6947
      @makay6947 Рік тому

      I’m experiencing the same thing! Did changing the TPS correct the issue?

    • @Slim1423
      @Slim1423 Рік тому

      ​@@makay6947You can get your car scanned for free at a Advance Auto, Autozone, or maybe Oreilly Auto parts store . Will save time and money.

  • @andykallie4054
    @andykallie4054 Рік тому +1

    Opel corsa utelity.vold stsrt very rough..when slowing diwn n exvekersting power drop.s

  • @grominwithrob1339
    @grominwithrob1339 Місяць тому

    My Accelerator sensor 1&2 always say the same number. Driving around, in park or even with the truck not running. No codes. Slow acceleration and what feels like flat spots. If you are trying to accelerate quickly, it all or nothing. It won’t accelerate quickly until it down shifts and then it flies. Such a pain. I like to cruise and enjoy the ride, I don’t like having to drive like a jerk just to get around. 😢

  • @Unveilingthepast1
    @Unveilingthepast1 7 місяців тому

    I am having almost a similar issue on my Acura mdx 2015 it jerks when accelerating when the rpm is between 1 and 2 it jerky have changed fuel pump, spark plugs, injection nozzles with the ray still yet no change. I am binging to think it the throttle position sensor after watching your video. I have diagnosed it but it not showing any code. Please what do you think ?

  • @ezequieltorres5739
    @ezequieltorres5739 10 місяців тому

    Could the throttle sensor prevent the car from flipping on? Or would the car still be able to flip on in my Situation car wouldn’t flip on or if it does would turn off seconds later

  • @Gixie-R
    @Gixie-R Рік тому

    My 2000 Mk3 VW Polo 1.0 has a issue, It starts no problem and ticks over no issues at all but the throttle at times does nothing. Its not safe mode its No peddle mode. But it only does it just after starting, if you keep restarting it will work.

  • @tonybarnes4096
    @tonybarnes4096 Рік тому +2

    My throttle body has gone bad , as of now I can get the car to crank but won’t start . Should I replace the throttle body ?

    • @MechanicBase
      @MechanicBase  Рік тому

      Will it start if you press the throttle?

    • @cp1855
      @cp1855 2 місяці тому

      This condition applys to my Audi also. Will start only if pedal depressed. No CODES
      Thank you for reply
      Excellent video

  • @parolesgravees
    @parolesgravees Рік тому

    Thanks for the video. Do you think that 12% min and 75% max on the sensor is a correct data ?

  • @realworld822
    @realworld822 11 місяців тому

    W212 e250 I had my alternator replacement, and now the car is very slow to accelerate, like it has no power , but when it's in park, it accelerates fine
    I have no check engine light .

  • @rudolphraaths5226
    @rudolphraaths5226 10 місяців тому

    Good day I have 2006 Ford fiesta Ghia 1.6 petrol my car was idling high then I replace the pcv valve still idling high then I notice the pipe for the pcv valve was broken so I put another pipe now my car does not idle so somebody said it.s the throttle body I took it out and clean it it was dirty I put it back still no idile can you give me advice what else can be wrong

  • @ricksonramlal6058
    @ricksonramlal6058 7 місяців тому

    When I play with my wires on my tps the engine idel up an down it on my sr20de engine fwd model 1993 need some help sluges acceleration on full trottle y

  • @mark.r8900
    @mark.r8900 Рік тому +1

    Hi, my audi a4 b7 intermittently goes into limp mode only when slowly accelerating from a stop. Car doesn't go into limp mode at cruising speed. When light turns green i just lightly pressed on the gas pedal and it goes into limp mode. There are no check engine light or codes. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

    • @MechanicBase
      @MechanicBase  Рік тому

      Which engine do you have?

    • @mark.r8900
      @mark.r8900 Рік тому

      Thanks for your reply. It's the 2.0L turbo quattro

  • @knight6757
    @knight6757 10 місяців тому

    In my SLK320 as soon as you try for a kick down it goes into LlMP mode...thn l have to stop the car ..preform the transmission setting procedure, it works well again, kick down again and the LIMP mode kicks in..hooked the scanner and no faults come up...what next?

  • @spmgtv2522
    @spmgtv2522 6 місяців тому

    Do you think this will cause low power engine light to come on?

    • @MechanicBase
      @MechanicBase  6 місяців тому

      Yes, it definitely could. But you check the codes with an OBD scanner to be sure.

  • @paul-v7q8h
    @paul-v7q8h Рік тому

    My pickup truck runs good when heated ....but morning cold start the engine runs up an down ....
    the OBD tool reads cold start as both banks running lean.....

    • @MechanicBase
      @MechanicBase  11 місяців тому

      Which truck? Might be a vacuum leak.

  • @tremaynemcknight8687
    @tremaynemcknight8687 3 місяці тому

    What's the name of those sneakers??

  • @jat-justamaturetech-philpj8285

    Can a bad TPS cause to run rich and or fuel code like a oxygen sensor?

    • @ton-locc8069
      @ton-locc8069 Рік тому

      Did you fix ur problem??

    • @ton-locc8069
      @ton-locc8069 Рік тому

      I'm having same problem with my GMC I already changed all my 02 sensor & still haven't solved the problem

    • @jat-justamaturetech-philpj8285
      @jat-justamaturetech-philpj8285 Рік тому

      @@ton-locc8069 Nope. Took it to Firestone and they put in a Mopar OEM TPS. No change

    • @ton-locc8069
      @ton-locc8069 Рік тому +1

      Ok that sucks

  • @tracyBarnee
    @tracyBarnee 9 місяців тому

    U are the best

  • @brucepostnikoff5475
    @brucepostnikoff5475 Рік тому

    So get new sensor for throttle

  • @RodneyAbrahams-p6k
    @RodneyAbrahams-p6k Рік тому

    Ford fiesta trotle

  • @saginaw60
    @saginaw60 7 місяців тому +1

    No stupid music!

  • @KirkyBoy
    @KirkyBoy 9 місяців тому

    A lot of pointing and hand movements on this video. 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪😳😳😳