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(Message started by: Daniel on May 6^th, 2012, 7:50pm)

Title: throttle position sensor tempermental HELP PLEASE
Post by Daniel on May 6^th, 2012, 7:50pm

Hi
How much should it cost to fix this problem. 'throttle position sensor has become tempermental'? Its a 24v estate. Is it a big job or costly. It is on a car i am hopefully going to buy maybe tomorrow depending on price to fix.
Thanks ;D

Title: Re: throttle position sensor tempermental?
Post by Matt on May 6^th, 2012, 8:25pm

They are held on with 2 screws on the side of the throttal body

they dont normally fail, what are the symptoms?

Title: Re: throttle position sensor tempermental?
Post by Daniel on May 6^th, 2012, 8:37pm

Hi matt well im not sure its for sale lol but thats all it says throttle position sensor become tempermental ??? he wants 500 quid mot november silver 24v estate thats the only problem worth it. and as we are looking for one we want it but thats all thats holing us back. Is how much roughly to fix? Thanks dan ;D

Title: Re: throttle position sensor tempermental?
Post by Matt on May 6^th, 2012, 9:14pm

Think ive got a few but id put it on the diagnostic see whats going on

Title: Re: throttle position sensor tempermental HELP PLE
Post by Daniel on May 6^th, 2012, 9:17pm

How much would you charge to do that mate im thinking of going to look at it tomorrow maybe is 500 quid cheap. Would i have to buy first? Thanks appreciate you helping out
Dan ;D

Title: Re: throttle position sensor tempermental HELP PLE
Post by Matt on May 6^th, 2012, 9:59pm

Heya bud

all i can say is try before you buy, if you like the car buy it lol

ive got fords own diagnostic kit (FDS2000) so talking to the car is no problem unless the cabling is duff lol

Title: Re: throttle position sensor tempermental HELP PLE
Post by Daniel on May 7^th, 2012, 7:37am

Ok mate you might be getting a visit soon lol im going to see it today ;D but i will let you know anyway. ;D How much tops to fix thats the only thing thats playing on my mind? anyone have a estimate. so i dont know what to do :-/

Title: Re: throttle position sensor tempermental HELP PLE
Post by gozz on May 7^th, 2012, 10:34am

Daniel
As Matt says he may be able to fix you up with the sensor for which I am sure he wouldn't rob you.Has the owner had a diagnostic ? does he know for sure that the TPS is faulty ? when they start to pack up the car can become almost undriveable,and from my experience if the fault is intermittent the problem is far more likely to be a loom breakdown,even though the diagnosis is a faulty sensor.Do beware of story telling Scorpio owners trying to unload their problems at your expense.Matt will be able to throw light on the situation 8)

Title: Re: throttle position sensor tempermental HELP PLE
Post by Matt on May 7^th, 2012, 10:39am

Yep,

id say it probs the loom cracked up on the TPS plug, it does have a sharp bend.

Have a good listen for air leaks, the 24v has a crap little plastic T piece under the manifold that can crack, makes them run rough to.

like i said if you like it have it but try and haggle the price

If you could strech to what leny want for the white estate id go for that, leny, and my mate before him (craig) have done what needs to be done money no object. i know the history of that motor to. i can even show you the car (a pic of it anyway) the alloys on it came off lol

Title: Re: throttle position sensor tempermental HELP PLE
Post by Daniel on May 7^th, 2012, 4:14pm

Went today and the car was a bit of a dog :( dont like saying that about scorpios especially the cosworth but this was not good ran very rough steam from engine chasis had been welded poorly and arches needed doing. He still wanted £500 for it so we walked away. Thanks for advice :)
Matt ive sent you another PM sorry lol ;D