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steveo
02-07-2007, 19:26
Sorry guys, I've trailed through loads of threads about this dreaded thing and I'm still unsure!!
Took mine off without knowing its importance. Have put it back on and engine is running so so. Just wanna check that all is good.

1) What is the best way to measure the thing and how do you adjust it?
2) Does it look in the correct place?
3) What is the connector pictured used for?
4) Should I have that gap between the screw pictured?

http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r120/stevewilde_2006/?action=view&current=DSC00270.jpg

http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r120/stevewilde_2006/?action=view&current=DSC00269.jpg

http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r120/stevewilde_2006/?action=view&current=DSC00268.jpg

Any advise greatly appreciated!!! :D
steveo
02-07-2007, 19:29
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r120/stevewilde_2006/DSC00270.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r120/stevewilde_2006/DSC00269.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r120/stevewilde_2006/DSC00268.jpg

That's better :lol:
snowman
02-07-2007, 19:46
Dunno about TPS as ive done the same and need the same info as you :oops:

The connector looks like its from a light of some sort,side indicators
Alphacentaure
03-07-2007, 12:02
AFAIK, you need an X25 to set it properly. If you are the patient type, trial and error is an option.
steveo
04-07-2007, 09:22
Anyone else got any ideas :?
northy
04-07-2007, 09:40
er i just sent mine up so it opened as soon as the throttle body opened...not used the car yet though since i have refitted it (0171)
evouk
04-07-2007, 10:53
did you buy a new one, if so where from?
summeh
04-07-2007, 11:27
You really need to get it set up correctly on a Clip or XR25 diagnostics kit. Any reno specialist will have a Clip that can set it up for you and not rip you off like reno. It only takes 2 minutes.

You can't really judge by looking at the pictures, because each car will be different. Should have marked it before you removed it (I've made the same mistake).

The plug looks like it is for the throttle body heater located underneath, although it won't have one unless its a 91 valver TB.
steveo
04-07-2007, 21:04
What are the symptoms if the TPS is not set up correctly.