Need to replace the throttle position sensor but not sure of which parts to replace
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Need to replace the throttle position sensor but not sure of which parts to replace
My 2006 TL developed a weird stumbling issue upon throttle tip in. Car was drivable for a few weeks. I eventually got a CEL with a P0174 (System too lean bank 2) and a P2138 (Throttle/pedal position. Sensor/switch D/E voltage. Correlation). Car required a huge amount of throttle input for the engine to rev, so I limped it back home. Shutting off the engine temporarily "resolved" the issue, so it's much more drivable, yet still not fixed.
My understanding is that the throttle position sensor is likely bad. However, do I replace just this part: https://www.ebay.com/itm/15405356371...3ABFBMvIbb2ZJg
Or do I replace it along with the throttle cable?https://www.ebay.com/itm/12397423129...3ABFBMuobb2ZJg
I prefer cheaper and simpler versus more expensive and more complicated, although the more expensive route is not even remotely outrageous. Just want to get this thing fixed and on the road ASAP without this turning into a two plus day affair.
FYI, spark plugs and coil packs were replaced about 20,000 miles ago.
Thanks!
My understanding is that the throttle position sensor is likely bad. However, do I replace just this part: https://www.ebay.com/itm/15405356371...3ABFBMvIbb2ZJg
Or do I replace it along with the throttle cable?https://www.ebay.com/itm/12397423129...3ABFBMuobb2ZJg
I prefer cheaper and simpler versus more expensive and more complicated, although the more expensive route is not even remotely outrageous. Just want to get this thing fixed and on the road ASAP without this turning into a two plus day affair.
FYI, spark plugs and coil packs were replaced about 20,000 miles ago.
Thanks!
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Don't even touch that ebay part! Fake Honda packing straight away is visible.
Here is the info on what you need to do:
This is the correct part:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...on+sensor,5061
3-4 options depending on budget. NTK is OEM/factory part.
Here is the info on what you need to do:
OK, I got my new APP sensor today and the install was as easy as I expected. The only difficulty was with the bracket. I couldn't get the whole assembly out between the firewall and the strut brace. No big deal, though. Only two bolts hold the sensor to the bracket. Turn the bracket over after removing the bolts that hold it on. Then remove the two bolts holding the sensor on and the pieces will come out individually.
Attachment 54585
This is the sensor before and after replacement.
Attachment 54586
Flip the sensor assembly over and remove the two 10mm bolts (the recessed ones) that hold the sensor to the bracket.
Attachment 54587
Loosen the nut holding the cable to the APP sensor. I adjusted the jam nut after I installed mine, so I wasn't worried about where the nuts were.
Attachment 54588
And this is the bracket after removal. Just set it aside after removing the sensor from it.
Place the bracket back behind the strut brace and bolt the sensor back on. Then bolt the whole assembly to the brace and firewall. I adjusted the slack out of the cable and tightened the jam nut.
See my other post for results.
Attachment 54585
This is the sensor before and after replacement.
Attachment 54586
Flip the sensor assembly over and remove the two 10mm bolts (the recessed ones) that hold the sensor to the bracket.
Attachment 54587
Loosen the nut holding the cable to the APP sensor. I adjusted the jam nut after I installed mine, so I wasn't worried about where the nuts were.
Attachment 54588
And this is the bracket after removal. Just set it aside after removing the sensor from it.
Place the bracket back behind the strut brace and bolt the sensor back on. Then bolt the whole assembly to the brace and firewall. I adjusted the slack out of the cable and tightened the jam nut.
See my other post for results.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...on+sensor,5061
3-4 options depending on budget. NTK is OEM/factory part.
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Don't even touch that ebay part! Fake Honda packing straight away is visible.
Here is the info on what you need to do:
This is the correct part:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...on+sensor,5061
3-4 options depending on budget. NTK is OEM/factory part.
Here is the info on what you need to do:
This is the correct part:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...on+sensor,5061
3-4 options depending on budget. NTK is OEM/factory part.
If I can get it from Rock Auto, do you think that quality is acceptable?
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I don't know, sorry.
I installed the new throttle position sensor, and all is well. It was incredibly easy and didn't take much time. Maybe two hours since I had never done it before and since I took my time. I ended up dropping a bolt and had to jack up the car and remove a wheel to find it. Sucked up 30 minutes.
However, the issues seemed to correct itself prior to replacing the TPS. Maybe it was a bad batch of gas?
I installed the new throttle position sensor, and all is well. It was incredibly easy and didn't take much time. Maybe two hours since I had never done it before and since I took my time. I ended up dropping a bolt and had to jack up the car and remove a wheel to find it. Sucked up 30 minutes.
However, the issues seemed to correct itself prior to replacing the TPS. Maybe it was a bad batch of gas?
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