Surging idle, how to install TPS?

1996 TOYOTA CAMRY
196,519 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CAMRY 3.0
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Sometime that idle surges up and down when I put the gas to it. Now right now it seems to be working fine at this moment it seems to be working fine. Could you please explain to me what's the exact way to put the TPS in the car listed above? Now it's surging from 0 to 600 back and forth back and forth 0 + 600 + 0 + 600.
Dec 1, 2021 at 7:42 AM
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KASEKENNY
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There are a number of things that can cause surging, so we need to start with the basics.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-surges

Basically, the TPS could cause some issues, but surging is most likely not the issue. However, it is worth inspecting and finding out for sure. I am attaching the testing and inspection, plus an adjustment process if that is needed.

However, the most likely cause of this is a vacuum leak. Here is a guide that will help with checking for this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

When you are inspecting the throttle position sensor, I would suggest checking to see if the throttle bore is dirty as well. If they are then we need to clean it.

Here is a guide that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

The process to replace the throttle body is blow as well. Please run through this info and let us know what questions you have. Thanks
Dec 2, 2021 at 6:04 AM
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