racer_ace
racer_ace New Reader
10/9/08 8:11 p.m.

It looks like the Throttle Position Sensor in my 1988 RX-7 may be the cause of my high idle problem. The resistance accross the TPS should be 5k ohm +/-1 at full throttle and 1k ohm at idle. Mine is reading 4.9 at full throttle (OK) but 2.4 at idle (no good). The manual says you need a special diagnostic tool to adjust the TPS. Is there any way I can adjust it myself without the diagnositc tool? ...Or do I need to take the car to a Mazda dealer?

bruceman
bruceman New Reader
10/9/08 8:58 p.m.

http://www.rotorwiki.com/index.php/TPS_Adjustment

racer_ace
racer_ace New Reader
10/9/08 10:41 p.m.

Thanks Bruceman. A couple of LEDs and some spade connectors...I can handle that!

Osterkraut
Osterkraut Reader
10/9/08 10:51 p.m.

Warning: chances are you'll never get it fixed properly. They're fickle beasties.

noisycricket
noisycricket New Reader
10/10/08 6:44 p.m.

TPS is mainly important for idle concerns. If it has to be off somewhere, then let it be off at the top end.

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