how to replace TPS?

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10-23-2012, 12:05 PM

Deloy3

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how to replace TPS?

Is it simple to replace and about how long to replace is really my only questions. I'm trying to do it while at work if it doesn't take all day.

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10-23-2012, 01:09 PM

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Year: 2003

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Engine: 4.0

It looks to be a fairly easy task. Disconnect the battery and then disconnect the sensor's electrical connection and then unscrew the two screws holding the sensor in. REverse the process to replace. Should be fairly straightforward.

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10-23-2012, 01:17 PM

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Year: 1996

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took me 15 min. just take the old one off (disconnect power first) put new one on and connect power and go.

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10-23-2012, 01:22 PM

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Ok sweet. Sounds easy enough. Any particular brand that I should use? I've seen some post about some certain brands and that they caused more issues.

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10-23-2012, 04:03 PM

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Use an OEM (MOPAR) TPS. It will cost more, but less headaches in the long run.

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10-23-2012, 08:04 PM

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where is thr best place online to order mopar parts.

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10-24-2012, 06:17 AM

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All problems solved. I got a BDW TPS and right now its running great. If this one gives me any problems later on I'll switch to a mopar TPS though. But for now, I finally got my baby back in full running order. Now just to fix my 4x4, need to replace the t-case, again. This will be the 4th one going in.

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10-24-2012, 09:46 AM

dave1123

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Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo

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Which t-case have you got, and why are you replacing them?

Wait! I know! They're broke!

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10-24-2012, 10:40 AM

Deloy3

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It's a 242 I believe and my first one blew out and I've been replacing it since. Can't find one that works properly. This one won't shift into 4wd. I think my shift linkage is all bent up too though because my shifter handle doesn't like to move for me either.

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