Throttle Position Sensor
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Throttle Position Sensor
I'm getting a code 41 (Throttle Position Sensor) & my engine (3vz) is idling a bit high. Thinking I may need a new Throttle Body, but wanted to see if anyone had this before & maybe it's a cheaper fix???
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Originally Posted by Bassinfool
How do I test it?
FSM will tell you if the resistance is within spec or not.
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you shouldn't need a new throttle body just because the sensor goes bad.
Mine went bad a couple months ago and Toyota replaced the sensor. Then all was good.
Mine went bad a couple months ago and Toyota replaced the sensor. Then all was good.
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you shouldn't need a new throttle body just because the sensor goes bad.
Mine went bad a couple months ago and Toyota replaced the sensor. Then all was good.
Mine went bad a couple months ago and Toyota replaced the sensor. Then all was good.
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Originally Posted by Bassinfool
Do you know how much the sensor by itself was?
Give your local toyota dealer a call and they should be able to tell you a price.
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I've got two that are less than six month old if you need one. They do dead spot after awhile so you may just need a new one or it may just need adjusting. Deffintely try the adjusting first. Get a multimeter and some testing clips for the meter. It makes it easier to test.
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SST == "Special Service Tool"
Sometimes an SST is a tool that is required to get a job done. More often it's a tool that makes the job easier, but you can figure out other ways to do the job using ordinary tools that you probably already have. There's a zillion SST's listed in the service manuals. You will have to be creative and figure out if this is a job you can do without it or if it's one of the rare cases when the tool is a must have.
Sometimes an SST is a tool that is required to get a job done. More often it's a tool that makes the job easier, but you can figure out other ways to do the job using ordinary tools that you probably already have. There's a zillion SST's listed in the service manuals. You will have to be creative and figure out if this is a job you can do without it or if it's one of the rare cases when the tool is a must have.
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quick question that probably has an obvious answer. the FSM gives directions to adjusting the TPS while it's off the motor, but it says "Apply a vacuum to the throttle opener" What's the best way to do this while it's on my bench?
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quick question that probably has an obvious answer. the FSM gives directions to adjusting the TPS while it's off the motor, but it says "Apply a vacuum to the throttle opener" What's the best way to do this while it's on my bench?
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