Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Throttle Position Sender Replacement

[rKortan]

After reading up on the forum about why my transmission will come out of lock-up often, I now think I need to replace my TPS. I have gotten to the point where squirting contact cleaner on the shaft works for shorter and shorter periods of time. ( I have separated the wires and changed the temp sender) My question is, if I replace the TPS do I need to do all the adjustments to the linkage and check the voltage as it calls for in the manual. Or should I install the new TPS and see how it works before I check the adjustment.

I have a BD transmission with 30k on it that works really well. But Iam getting frustrated with this minor malfunction. If I keep having these small problems a new 05 six speed might come into the picture.

So please help... . My wife doesn't want to go along with my idea for a new one... ... ... ... BK

 

[ndurbin]

When I replaced mine I just installed it and went for a test drive and everything has been fine since.



Nathan

 

[rKortan]

Thanks, that's just what I wanted to hear. I was going to take the easy route, unless a problem occurs I will just install the TPS and drive it to see how it performs... ... ... . Thanks BJ

 

[KPerson]

How much does a new TPS cost? I need one too and was wondering what they run and if there different on the diesel trucks or if the gassers take the same one?

 

[TravisG]

The TPS for the gasser is like $35. The one for our truck is like $150. And they are not interchangeable. I don't think. You might check out www.rockauto.com Holeshotholeset set up some sort of deal w/ them.

 

[Dave Remillard]

If it where me, I would at the very least adjust the TPS for proper voltage. No sense spending that kind of coin and not adjusting per factory recommendations. This is of course just MHO.

 

[Bob4x4]

Do make the effort to adjust the tps,it is an important step and not that difficult. Do it right the first time,save some grief.



Bob

 

[rKortan]

This morning I hit it with some more contact cleaner and it is working fine. I'll probably get a new TPS tomorrow and install it. I will check the voltage and adjustments after the install when I have time. I agree that spending money and not setting it up properly isn't the correct thing to do. My only problenm is I can't afford to have my truck down for more than a couple of hours... ... ... ... . Thanks BJ

 

[mstimac]

Do a search on "Bombed the TPS today" it has the pictures for cutting the back off with a dremel tool and then cleaning the contact areas real good. Re-grease the shaft and bushing and then reseal the back of the TPS with a good silicone adhesive. I used 3-M 5200 to do mine. That was over 70,000 miles ago and no problems since. What doi you have to lose? Mess up the TPS and get a new one? That's pretty much where your at now.