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where to buy a Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
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where to buy a Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
i have a 2004 ram 2500 4x4 5.7 hemi and i am almost forsure the problem is the sensor but it seems no auto part stores carry this part... if anyone knows different please due tell.. thanks again
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Have you tried to recalibrate it first before replacing it?
I believe Advance Auto Parts sells them, but you can find them online (or of course at the dealer):
http://www.thepartsbin.com/repsite/d...r~reparts.html
I believe Advance Auto Parts sells them, but you can find them online (or of course at the dealer):
http://www.thepartsbin.com/repsite/d...r~reparts.html
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you can't...
1. The TPS recalibration doesn't do diddly $hIt. I followed the instructions on here to a "T" and my truck drives like it always has, with the dead spot right off idle. I'm going to venture to say it's a mind over matter solution. You THINK you're doing something, so it must be helping
2. The TPS is an integral part of throttle body on the Hemi. Like I thought. Both Auto Zone and my dealer verified that info this morning. Not sure where you guys thought you could just replace the TPS.
2. The TPS is an integral part of throttle body on the Hemi. Like I thought. Both Auto Zone and my dealer verified that info this morning. Not sure where you guys thought you could just replace the TPS.
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You are incorrect on #1, have seen it work myself, at times. If the calibration being off is not your problem, then of course, it won't make a difference.
You are kinda correct on #2, techinically. It is now called the APP sensor. The location was moved from the throttle body to the top of the accelerator pedal starting on the '04 Hemis. Serves the same function. New name... It is also a dealer only part.
The 4.7 utilized the TPS on the trottle body up until the new design came out in '08. I purchased one for an '02 4.7 at Advance a couple years ago, so I would imagine it would be readily available at most auto parts stores.
You are kinda correct on #2, techinically. It is now called the APP sensor. The location was moved from the throttle body to the top of the accelerator pedal starting on the '04 Hemis. Serves the same function. New name... It is also a dealer only part.
The 4.7 utilized the TPS on the trottle body up until the new design came out in '08. I purchased one for an '02 4.7 at Advance a couple years ago, so I would imagine it would be readily available at most auto parts stores.
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I know for a fact that the procedure works. I have done it a couple of times and it increases the throttle response. I would rather have a real cable though!!
It may or may not fix a dead spot. There could be a bad spot on the rheostat causing a hiccup in the signal to the PCM.
It may or may not fix a dead spot. There could be a bad spot on the rheostat causing a hiccup in the signal to the PCM.
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did the recal
well i did the recalibration and it did the same thing this morning on the way to work :[ so let me get this straight the TPS on a 2004 5.7 dodge ram 2500 is a dealer only part??? and does anyone know how/where to get to this sensor.. I needs help
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does anyone have or no where to get a digital copy of the haynes or some type of repair manual.
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a thought,
you already have paid for this... BUT need to go to libary ..."ask" the referance desk for help...
in "book" form- chilton haynes etc
online....in libary only or home access ..
alldata.com
EBSCO..ARRC
DONT THINK THAT INFO but try autozone parts then repair manuals
you already have paid for this... BUT need to go to libary ..."ask" the referance desk for help...
in "book" form- chilton haynes etc
online....in libary only or home access ..
alldata.com
EBSCO..ARRC
DONT THINK THAT INFO but try autozone parts then repair manuals
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In talking with the parts guy at my local dealer, he has NEVER had to get an ACC, which is part of the pedal assembly, neither for his service dept. or for over the counter sale.
It's more than likely an EGR, TB or PCM issue.
What specifically are the symptoms?
It's more than likely an EGR, TB or PCM issue.
What specifically are the symptoms?
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In talking with the parts guy at my local dealer, he has NEVER had to get an ACC, which is part of the pedal assembly, neither for his service dept. or for over the counter sale.
It's more than likely an EGR, TB or PCM issue.
What specifically are the symptoms?
It's more than likely an EGR, TB or PCM issue.
What specifically are the symptoms?