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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 07:37 PM
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Throttle position switch

I have just replaced my tps switch and am wondering if there is anything i should have done prior to installing the switch other than just putting the new one in. I had an engine scan telling the tps was bad. I put the new one in and dont notice any difference. The engine light is still on, the front end shakes when trying to switch into od.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 12:15 AM
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Did you disconnect the battery when changing the throttle position sensor? Disconnecting the battery will clear old trouble codes and reset the check engine light. Also something like a bad wire between the sensor and computer could cause a TPS code even if the TPS is good.
It would be helpful if you supply additional info, such as year,model, engine, mileage.
Good luck!
 
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 07:34 PM
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I disconnected the battery after I installed and drove it. It is a 98 windstar. The engine light stayed off for about an hour but now its back on.
 
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