throttle position sensor

[butterfingers]

Is the throttle repair sensor something I can replace myself or should I take it to the garage. I have a Haynes manual and I looked at it and although it doesnt look too dificult, If there is a way to I could screw it up. Should I take at it or leave it to the pros?? Thanks

[Doc_Ratchet]

Originally Posted by butterfingers

Is the throttle repair sensor something I can replace myself or should I take it to the garage. I have a Haynes manual and I looked at it and although it doesnt look too dificult, If there is a way to I could screw it up. Should I take at it or leave it to the pros?? Thanks

I just replaced a TP Sensor on my 86 2.3. If that's your engine it's on the back of the throttle body. It's very easy to do if you take the throttle body off, which is four simple bolts and a nice long extension, plus popping the throttle control arm off. You'll also need a throttle body gasket which shouldn't run you any more than $4. When you get it pulled, just take note of where the screws are on the old sensor if your new one has the slotted mounted plate, and mount the new sensor as close to that position as possible. Since the TP sensor cannot be adjusted, "close" is good enough for horseshoes, hand grenades, and Throttle Position Sensors! I would, however, recommend having tested before you replace it, if you haven't done so already. Mine didn't need a new one, but I'm keeping it on just to be safe since it isn't worth the hassle to take it back off to get my $35 refunded to me. Hope this helps...