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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 10:28 PM
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okay so that last time i went trail riding my jeep started running like crap again so we stopped to try and fix it, so we tried to see if some relays were bad and then we unplugged the throttle position sensor and it ran just fine. So we think that might be the problem, but i looked on ebay and so parts store and there not cheap. Do you think i could just get by with out even having it cuz it runs just fine with out it being on?
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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Thought they were like $25 on eBay??
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by CherokeeXJ
okay so that last time i went trail riding my jeep started running like crap again so we stopped to try and fix it, so we tried to see if some relays were bad and then we unplugged the throttle position sensor and it ran just fine. So we think that might be the problem, but i looked on ebay and so parts store and there not cheap. Do you think i could just get by with out even having it cuz it runs just fine with out it being on?
I have tons of used TPS's. I'll give you one for free if you pay for shipping...???
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 12:00 AM
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I have tons of used TPS's. I'll give you one for free if you pay for shipping...???
Is that offer up for grabs to me too?
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 12:16 AM
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Is that offer up for grabs to me too?
Sure! I'll ship it priority mail for $5. PM me your PayPal address and I will send you an invoice.
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 03:56 PM
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Thought they were like $25 on eBay??
everyone i found was like 60 to 100 plus shipping.
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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I have tons of used TPS's. I'll give you one for free if you pay for shipping...???
and do they work? cuz i might think about, cuz i don't know if it will fix my problem that's why i haven't bought one yet.
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 05:59 PM
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and do they work? cuz i might think about, cuz i don't know if it will fix my problem that's why i haven't bought one yet.
Yes they work, or atleast they did before they were removed. Every one that I have came from a running vehicle. And after looking in my box of sensors, I noticed I do not have any more for the '90 and older XJ's. I have them for the 91-96 and 97-01.
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 06:45 PM
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Yes they work, or atleast they did before they were removed. Every one that I have came from a running vehicle. And after looking in my box of sensors, I noticed I do not have any more for the '90 and older XJ's. I have them for the 91-96 and 97-01.
well that sucks
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 10:41 PM
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well that sucks
X2. I was looking yesterday at buying a new one and saw this thread an got excited.. Bummer, jeeps an 89
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 07:36 AM
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I have a 97 and i need one. Pm me. My paypal is coreyryman@yahoo.com
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 02:40 PM
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X2. I was looking yesterday at buying a new one and saw this thread an got excited.. Bummer, jeeps an 89
yeah i was really excited when he said he had some......
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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Got mine at autozone for $45

Had one of those eBay ones for a year. Complete garbage. Don't waste your money
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 09:15 AM
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It can be hit or miss but check out your local junkyard, I've gotten a few extra sensors from there before, usually there only like 5 bucks or they just let you take them. Also are you were that your tps is adjustable?
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 11:39 AM
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In my 25 years of being a mechanic, I've only replaced a handful of throttle position sensors out of the thousands of cars and trucks that I've worked on. You guys are too quick to just start throwing expensive parts at your Jeeps in hopes it cures the problem.
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