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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 06:01 PM
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ok i just brung my car home from my dads today and lets just say ive noticed a few things that have clued me in that the tps is bad so i need a new one or good used one cheap, kinda short on money right now anyways wondering if u guys could clue me in on where to get one or if any of u have one
Old Aug 4, 2002 | 06:19 PM
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i have a 89 TPS.... but it won't work for ya
Old Aug 4, 2002 | 06:23 PM
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well thats not what i wanted to hear lol no but seriously u know where i can get one that is in actual good condition or maybe new
Old Aug 4, 2002 | 07:07 PM
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I just recieved a new one from mazdatrix for my 87, but it's a bit pricey ($170 or so i think?) You might be able to find some in a junk yard, just bring a multimeter so you can test it. I also got some fresh life out of mine by removing it and submerging it in electric parts cleaner for a few minutes while moving the plunger in and out. But it started developing dead spots a few months later, causing bucking on/off throttle, the dead spot was right past the idle/no throttle position, really annoying.
Old Aug 4, 2002 | 07:15 PM
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pengaru i like your quote
Old Aug 4, 2002 | 07:22 PM
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mine idles up and down between 1000 to 1200 or 1300 rpms during idle and it makes the car really jerky under low acceleration but suprisingly enough it goes away if u put the a/c on or the lights doesnt really matter to me
Old Aug 4, 2002 | 07:22 PM
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I think I've been quoted saying similar things, 3 cars (rx-7, fiero, 323) in my name yet I'm riding a bicycle to work now. Reliable cars, bah.



Actually, the 323 runs, it's just not registered, and needs a clutch.



I even broke my bicycle 2 days ago, now I'm on foot.
Old Aug 4, 2002 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by rotary88' date='Aug 4 2002, 08:22 PM
mine idles up and down between 1000 to 1200 or 1300 rpms during idle and it makes the car really jerky under low acceleration but suprisingly enough it goes away if u put the a/c on or the lights doesnt really matter to me
you might have a vacuum leak. spray some carb cleaner see if the idle gets smoother
Old Aug 4, 2002 | 07:52 PM
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ill try that because u think a vacuum leak might cause the a/c vent not to open that another prob i got
Old Aug 4, 2002 | 07:58 PM
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what do you mean ac vent ?



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