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04-11-2011, 08:34 PM
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TPS or IAC?
Hi All,
Got an '87 GM that has a "slight up/down idle" when first starting. Only lasts a minute or so and then is fine. Sometimes a slight stumble from a stop. Likeliness culprit be a TPS or IAC?? Car has a little over 121K and have had it from brand new. Never remember changing the TPS but did the IAC a couple of years ago. Forgot to clean out the ports before install, though. Boy was that dumb!! Let me know your thoughts!! Thanks....MB |
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04-12-2011, 10:17 AM
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Re: TPS or IAC?
Use a multimeter to check the resistance of the TPS as you move it.
It could also be a fuel pressure problem.
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04-12-2011, 07:33 PM
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Re: TPS or IAC?
There is an Intake Air Temperature sensor on the drivers side front that will cause the problem you describe.
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04-12-2011, 09:16 PM
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Re: TPS or IAC?
Where exactly is that sensor located? Looks like it is threated into something and has an electrical connector but where is it screwed into? Thanks....MB
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04-13-2011, 02:10 PM
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Re: TPS or IAC?
Not sure about on a 5.0L, but on my 4.6L it was located on the top half of the air filter box.
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04-13-2011, 06:52 PM
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Re: TPS or IAC?
Yes, I had a '93 and also currently have a '95 and on the 4.6L, that is where it is. Didn't even know a 5.0 has one? Got to check the official manual as Rock Auto does list one for the 5.0.....MB
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04-13-2011, 07:08 PM
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Re: TPS or IAC?
Look on the intake between 5 and 6 cylinders. it should be licated there if I remember correctly.
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04-13-2011, 07:11 PM
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Re: TPS or IAC?
Hey Good Buddy! Is that Passenger or Driver's side?? MB
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04-13-2011, 08:01 PM
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Re: TPS or IAC?
Drivers side. Those little sensors are suspect to carbon build up on them.
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