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Old May 9, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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TPS Problem.

I got a code that the TPS was bad in my 96. So I replaced it with a unit from Autozone and erased the code.

I drove it a few miles and the code came back and it's running like the TPS is still not working right. I checked the three things my Haynes manuel says to check and the new TPS seems to be working correctly.

My reference voltage from the PCM is 5 volts.

The voltage from the TPS checks out: Throttle Body close the voltage is .939v and about 4.5 WOT.

The resistance check is normal as well.

Any ideas what could still be wrong?

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Old May 9, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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Are there any new codes generated? Has the same code been generated again? If so, you may have wiring harness issues.
 
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Old May 9, 2010 | 08:27 PM
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yeah, same code...
 
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Then either you have a bad TPS right out of the box (unlikely however possible), the code was not properly cleared in the first place or you have a problem with the harness between the TPS and the computer. There are ten (10) separate fault codes that are indicative of a problem with the TPS on OBD-II equipped trucks. Codes PO220 through PO229 are all related to the TPS. Which code are we dealing with?
 
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Originally Posted by greystreak92
Then either you have a bad TPS right out of the box (unlikely however possible), the code was not properly cleared in the first place or you have a problem with the harness between the TPS and the computer. There are ten (10) separate fault codes that are indicative of a problem with the TPS on OBD-II equipped trucks. Codes PO220 through PO229 are all related to the TPS. Which code are we dealing with?

I'm getting a PO122 code.

Open or short circuit condition

Poor electrical connection

TP sensor error

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PO122 indicates poor voltage INTO the TPS. You say you are getting a +5VDC VREF reading? Is that reading from pin 91 of the computer? This reading should be taken between a good negative source (bare fame or engine metal) and the GREY/RED wire in the TPS connector. Too little voltage to begin with will throw every reading the computer gets from the TPS off.
 
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I checked the VREF and I think it was the brown/white and got the 5volts but I'm not sure. I'll check it tonight.

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