Throttle Position Sensor
09-10-2011, 08:22 PM
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Year: 1998
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Throttle Position Sensor
Today my Check Engine light came on, went to Auto Zone and had them test it, TPS. I want to try to clean it before I go and buy a replacement. Can someone tell me where it is, how to get it out and suggestions on cleaning it?
09-10-2011, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 98_XJ Sport
Today my Check Engine light came on, went to Auto Zone and had them test it, TPS. I want to try to clean it before I go and buy a replacement. Can someone tell me where it is, how to get it out and suggestions on cleaning it?
09-10-2011, 08:32 PM
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On your throttle body opposite side from the linkage (But in line with it - it reads the position of the throttle shaft). Should be held on with 2 Torx screws.
I've never felt the need to clean one so I will let someone else field that part of your question.
I've never felt the need to clean one so I will let someone else field that part of your question.
09-10-2011, 08:33 PM
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Aww! He still had a chance to get it right!! Haha... But your right; why keep a 13 y/o part if the codes indicated it was bad? You might find it worth while to replace a lot of the ignition/firing components... IMHO, that is... I did a bunch of replacing on my 99... Mostly just chasing this electrical gremlin, but it was still worth it.
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09-10-2011, 08:35 PM
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On my '94 its attached to the throttle body on the back toward the passenger side. Black - 2 screws hold it on and there's a clip for the wiring. But I don't think its a part that you can clean. The idle air control is also attached to the throttle body and that you can clean. Very simple change out. For the extra $10 I'd go with a napa part but just my 2 bits.
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Just put a new one on today. It has two T20 torx bits and thats it. Easy replacement but didnt fix my problems... 
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