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2004 ford taurus what should tps % be at idle
2004 FORD TAURUS
120,000 MILES
WPB1966
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TPS %16 at idle and 92% at full throttle
Nov 5, 2011 at 12:08 PM
ASEMASTER6371
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10% or less. it is a little high. what issue do you have thats makes you ask this question??
Roy
Nov 5, 2011 at 5:53 PM
WPB1966
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check eng lite on active code for tps ciruct low already changed tps
Nov 6, 2011 at 5:50 PM
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you need to check that the base isle is correct as that will effect the reading.
Roy
Nov 6, 2011 at 5:57 PM
WPB1966
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what is base isle?
Nov 6, 2011 at 6:01 PM
WPB1966
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I think you ment base idle its 700 rpm
Nov 6, 2011 at 6:08 PM
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sorry for the typo. yes, with the idle air control disconnected, the idle should be 500-550.
Roy
Nov 6, 2011 at 6:27 PM
WPB1966
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where is idle air control how do i disconnect it?
Nov 6, 2011 at 6:32 PM
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top of the upper intake and has a 2 wire connector.
Roy
Nov 6, 2011 at 6:33 PM
WPB1966
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thank you for your time ill try that tomarrow is there a adjustment i can do if its wrong?
Nov 6, 2011 at 6:49 PM
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there is an adjustment on the throttle stop to up or down the base idle.
after that, remove the battery cable and let it sit for a few minutes and re connect.
Roy
Nov 6, 2011 at 6:57 PM
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