Whack That Sensor To Find Out - Bad TPS or ECU?

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  • Опубліковано 4 бер 2023
  • In this video I'll show you how you can diagnose problems with the throttle position sensor whether a 3 or 4 wire sensor without a wiring diagram. I'll explain what the reference voltage, Signal Voltage, ground and in the case of this LS400 IDLE Switch Voltage is and how to check them as well.
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  • @wesfields9322
    @wesfields9322 Рік тому +15

    I know you're a very busy man, but I look forward for every new upload of your wisdom.

  • @illuminatedsoles331
    @illuminatedsoles331 Рік тому +9

    Watching a professional mechanic troubleshoot live was actually really helpful 👍

  • @wyattoneable
    @wyattoneable Рік тому +3

    Class is in session, I'm taking notes for the test. I always enjoy stopping by the shop!

  • @williamwhite9767
    @williamwhite9767 Рік тому +6

    Thank you for this video! Very interesting! If the "store" had this in stock, it must be a common failure on these cars.

  • @majormeteor
    @majormeteor 3 місяці тому

    Excellent troubleshooting. I liked how you went through what also worked and moved on to checking the TPS switch.

  • @danielsimpson8929
    @danielsimpson8929 Рік тому +3

    I like that you get it fixed right 😀
    I would have done two things before replacing the switch and if it mostly fixed it, may have left it at that.. leading to a bad computer I guess lol
    First would have been cleaning the throttle body. Second would have been cleaning the contacts of the sensor and disassemble it if able for further cleaning and inspection. Then while in there I'd probably clean the maf or map, anything I might have taken apart to get the TB off for a full cleaning. Lol

  • @richardzapor1983
    @richardzapor1983 Місяць тому

    very good explanation , thanks and good timing for me because I am trying to diagnose a problem with my 2000 mazda .

  • @elgato2453
    @elgato2453 Рік тому

    Interesting i was just watching videos about power and ground side switches. Cool to see how to use logic when not having a diagram and scope in hand. Thank you sir.

  • @jeromesurffoil7033
    @jeromesurffoil7033 4 місяці тому

    Excellent diagnostic tutorial! Thank you!

  • @scottpollard3270
    @scottpollard3270 Рік тому +1

    This was awesome. Excellent explanation. Would love to see this for other sensors, esp. 02 sensor or nox sensor for diesel.

  • @napoliansolo7865
    @napoliansolo7865 Рік тому +1

    I love learning new stuff like this! Keep it up.

  • @ozzstars_cars
    @ozzstars_cars Рік тому +3

    The last time I wacked my sensor it was sore for two or three days. Eventually everything started working well again. Seriously though great info man!

    • @wyattoneable
      @wyattoneable Рік тому +1

      Is your sensor a "pull up design or a pull down" design? :)

    • @ozzstars_cars
      @ozzstars_cars Рік тому

      @@wyattoneable does both. 😁

  • @JonnyDIY
    @JonnyDIY Рік тому +3

    Great tip with the screwdriver mimicing the bumps and vibrations of the road and engine. For the adjusting of the TPS, how does that work? Is there just an allowable tolerance spec you put it in and mount it?? 🤔

  • @luciohuet8513
    @luciohuet8513 Рік тому +3

    Good to see you are back.

  • @davedeatherage4902
    @davedeatherage4902 Рік тому +1

    Thank you! Great explanation.

  • @jonathanmason2569
    @jonathanmason2569 Рік тому

    Love that u did this live. We learned together 😃

  • @MissChelseaLynn
    @MissChelseaLynn Рік тому

    You are a God because you know what you didn't even know I had this problem at the moment of trying to identify without that diagnostic tool that you were talking about but yes thank you so much I do have a multimeter

  • @craigtegeler4677
    @craigtegeler4677 Рік тому

    I had a 91 Camaro 3.1 L engine that puked the TPS sensor at 93K miles and it had all the symptoms with erratic
    idle and was easily validated. Also, given the amount of miles on the odometer, it is very common that a good
    many vehicles for the mileage of 90K miles or better for the TPS to fail. Also, knowing that my Mom had the ECU
    replaced by the dealer already for another problem all together previously. Upon replacing the TPS sensor, I also
    took the liberty of cleaning the IAC Valve pintle and also inside the IAC port housing for good measure! I also
    did cleaning of the internal throttle valve body and the mass airflow sensor as a scheduled service!

  • @ELNENOMELGO-bk2xs
    @ELNENOMELGO-bk2xs 2 місяці тому

    sir thank you . please make a tutorial again about the wiring diagram about input and and out of the ecu.

  • @charlesatwell9976
    @charlesatwell9976 Рік тому +2

    Great stuff !

  • @madetoremain
    @madetoremain Рік тому

    Hi . Great as usual
    Can you please explain how to test the 7 pin MAF that came in kia sephia 94 1.6 L AT please ?

  • @CarlosContreras-gk9gp
    @CarlosContreras-gk9gp Рік тому

    Amazing video !

  • @larrymattox2471
    @larrymattox2471 3 місяці тому

    Great video! What would cause a 1988 F150 300 six manual shift to jerk and surge when letting off the gas peddle. New TPS , ICV , wires, cap and rotor. Runs and idles great. Thanks Larry

  • @raywatson5617
    @raywatson5617 6 місяців тому

    Good stuff man!!

  • @JackdeDuCoeur
    @JackdeDuCoeur Рік тому

    Nice work

  • @tommcqueen3145
    @tommcqueen3145 Рік тому

    Good show

  • @jameswhite1319
    @jameswhite1319 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing

  • @rustybumperclassics6342
    @rustybumperclassics6342 11 місяців тому

    Super helpful

  • @user-dp8gb9zu8v
    @user-dp8gb9zu8v 2 місяці тому +1

    I have 1989 Ford F250 with a 351ci 5.8L V8 and because my scan tool doesn't work on OBD and OBD 1 systems. I pulled the code with the blinking check engine light. and got a 53 code and came up with TPS circuit above maximum 4.5 volts. but I'm not sure what the parameters are supposed to be for that particular TPS. or if it's something in the circuit that is out of range.

  • @michelangelosworld4401
    @michelangelosworld4401 5 місяців тому

    Thank you!!!

  • @delcorick9967
    @delcorick9967 Рік тому

    Perfect vudeo!

  • @abu.waleed1016
    @abu.waleed1016 17 днів тому

    Thanks
    🙏

  • @GregRickard
    @GregRickard 17 днів тому

    Ty for this 4 wire vid, i think the 12v wire on my hiace is faulty. its not changing when i open the throttle, just stays on 12v. might throw a new tps at it :)

  • @joshuasingh9720
    @joshuasingh9720 9 місяців тому

    Damn u good bro wel done

  • @kingsleykafuieviam6523
    @kingsleykafuieviam6523 8 місяців тому

    Hello bro, please is there any way you can check for power and ground side of ECU without a wiring diagram? please let me know and I will appreciate it.thank you

  • @HouseCallAutoRepair
    @HouseCallAutoRepair Рік тому

    Now, how do you properly calibrate it's position to the throttle plate? IAC, RPM, Voltages, Variations?
    How's the Cali weather these days?

  • @danielweeks3723
    @danielweeks3723 Рік тому +1

    Wait a minute. let me get this straight. You want us, all of us, to whack our sensors?

  • @wholeNwon
    @wholeNwon Рік тому

    I have a '98, so filing all these potential problems away just in case. 25 yrs. and so far, so good.

  • @rafaelmarin1963
    @rafaelmarin1963 Рік тому

    👍👍

  • @24arvin
    @24arvin 2 місяці тому

    what happens if i accidentally check the others for continuity to ground?😢

  • @MissChelseaLynn
    @MissChelseaLynn Рік тому

    Okay now I'm commenting while I'm watching I have way more wires to my throttle position sensor

  • @GregRickard
    @GregRickard 16 днів тому

    My idle switch is always at 11v, stuck there. I put a new tps and its still like that. any ideas?

  • @lieutenantdan8170
    @lieutenantdan8170 Рік тому

    yeah 90's lexus and toyota ecus have leaking capacitors problems

  • @RK-kn1ud
    @RK-kn1ud Рік тому +1

    I'd be interested in seeing a teardown showing the failure mode of the sensor. I'm gonna guess that it's corrosion caused by water ingress, but I've been surprised before. Could just be a mechanical failure I suppose.
    That said, it worked out for you this time, but back-probing will bite you in the ass one day. One day you're gonna waste a bunch of time over a poor back-probed connection. I'd go straight to Pomona piercing probes.

    • @simeonsimeonov8012
      @simeonsimeonov8012 Рік тому

      It's not water, the issue is heat so the plastic inside get damaged. Lexus gs300 mk2 98-05, has absolutely the same tps drama...

  • @billmcdougall9327
    @billmcdougall9327 7 місяців тому

    My 05 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP is fly by wire and has 17 pins. Not a big fan of fly by wire.

  • @markrice3019
    @markrice3019 Рік тому +1

    😀😃

  • @leor838
    @leor838 Рік тому

    So to fix your problem don't let that guy bang on the switch with a screwdriver anymore 🤣

  • @MrBeefsnorkel
    @MrBeefsnorkel Рік тому

    LS 4 hunnid

  • @BeADad2447
    @BeADad2447 8 днів тому

    Lexus cars break?

  • @gordonwedman3179
    @gordonwedman3179 Рік тому

    That is weird. I don't understand how an off and on switch can give intermediate voltages.

  • @dipankarsd
    @dipankarsd Рік тому

    First viewer!

  • @ronmcdade2865
    @ronmcdade2865 Рік тому

    I have 7 wires

  • @jcaleca60
    @jcaleca60 Рік тому +1

    I had a throttle position sensor go bad on me the car took off 200 miles an hour I had to shut the car off put it in neutral very scary situation

    • @kellismith4329
      @kellismith4329 11 місяців тому +1

      What kind of car will go 200 mph ?

    • @jcaleca60
      @jcaleca60 11 місяців тому

      @@kellismith4329 120

  • @coycarlson4979
    @coycarlson4979 6 місяців тому

    Only paid $55,000 for the vehicle - been running good for the past 6 years - why would I want to spend $65 for a new TPS just because the check engine light illuminates - I mean HEY, it only does it periodically 😐😏😳

  • @williamwhite1596
    @williamwhite1596 Рік тому +7

    Good video ! Thank you ! God Bless !!! John 14:9 KJV Bible !!! Jeremiah 17:7-8 KJV !!!

    • @emigrant4life
      @emigrant4life 2 місяці тому

      And marsians and UFO 25:5, 6:47-883 PSB

  • @BlackyBrownDestruction9337
    @BlackyBrownDestruction9337 Рік тому +1

    In the end it's a bad car