ok I measured the TPS with an ohmmeter. Pins A to B at rest measure 1.7k, wide open measures about 5.6k. Then from B to C measures just the opposite. at rest it measures 5.6k, wide open measures 1.7k. does this sound right? i started it without reconnecting the TPS. didnt seem to make much difference at all. still erratic up and down idle.
So i reconnected the TPS, DIS connected the MAP sensor and started it. it actually ran smooth and stable for a short while. even through reving. Short lived though. After reving, it started dropping the idle again and would go almost dead, then back up smooth, then back down again.. so on. Also the check engine light came on, which im sure it should with the map disconnected. no light with everything connected though. I assume that means it could still screw up as long as its within range of spec.
Im not sure how to test the MAP. Any ideas? this is my only transpo and i have very little money and a 7 yo to get around. so any help would be gretly ppreciated. thanks