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Old Aug 15, 2023 | 10:39 PM
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TPS being weird

So. On the last tps sensor I replaced I had a little green oring/gasket type deal that went onto the probe that connects to the tb and it worked fine. This new one I changed out didn’t have that but I replaced it anyway and now it’s not even showing a reading on my scanner for throttle percentage. I was hoping someone on here could grant me with some wisdom as I’ve not messed with the sensors to much
 
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Old Aug 16, 2023 | 05:24 AM
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The last sensor you replaced? How long ago was that and why are you replacing it again? I hope you are using Motorcraft sensors. Did you install the sensor correctly so that the tabs on the throttle body are turning the sensor when the throttle is opened?

I don’t remember there being an o-ring but I haven’t replaced a TPS in a long time. Did you try reusing the one from the old sensor?

Another question for you… what vehicle are you working on?
 
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Old Aug 16, 2023 | 09:58 AM
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I replaced it the first time about 8 months ago. It’s a 1996 f150 with the 351. I used a standard ignition sensor since they were cheaper and have a lifetime warranty at the store I worked at. The spacer was like lime green and about 1/4” height.
 
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Cheaper isn’t better for sensors.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2023 | 10:12 AM
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I get that but I didn’t have the money at the time
 
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You got a code for and have tested the sensor?
 
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Old Aug 16, 2023 | 11:35 AM
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Code p0122 and haven’t had time to test it
 
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