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  1. 08-10-2011, 09:03 AM #1
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    Default Can you explain this?

    1992 honda prelude si.
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    got one check engine light for tps..replaced it but stillll have not calibrated it..lol
    chinkylao WILL NOT RETURN ME MY VOLTMETER GRRRRR...

    anyways so some days when i start my car, the CEL is not there...and i actually have to wait for it to come on for me to drive the car normally...if i try to drive it witout it coming on...it will hesistate and misfire like crazy...and as soon as the light comes on, it goes back to "normal"

    car is obd1 and i was wondering if anyone can give me an insight on whats happening...

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  2. 08-11-2011, 02:19 PM #2
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    anyone?

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  3. 08-12-2011, 01:33 AM #3
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  4. 08-12-2011, 11:49 AM #4
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    sure - the tps needs calibrated.

    it goes into limp mode when the cel turns on, and ignores the tps...
    You're right - I have no idea what I'm talking about...



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    Quote Originally Posted by Cynical 1 View Post
    sure - the tps needs calibrated.

    it goes into limp mode when the cel turns on, and ignores the tps...
    I agree
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  6. 08-13-2011, 03:27 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by jdmalltheway View Post
    I agree

    guys..thats not what im talking bout....
    theres IS NO limp mode....it will rev up normally but will jerk while driving @ 3K rpm suddenly and then stop and as soon AS THE LIGHT REAPPEARS..it will GO BACK TO NORMAL

    so the ABSENSE of the CEL makes it missfire/hesitate/jerk
    but the PRESENCE of the CEL makes it normal

    dude chinkylao has my voltmeter and i cannnnnot get a response out of him for shit

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  7. 08-13-2011, 08:17 AM #7
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    I have replaced tps in hondas and never had to calibrate a single one . Sounds to me, you either have bad electrical issue , ecu, or the tps was put on wrong .You have to get the tps in right and clocked
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tech5 View Post
    I have replaced tps in hondas and never had to calibrate a single one . Sounds to me, you either have bad electrical issue , ecu, or the tps was put on wrong .You have to get the tps in right and clocked
    well...it all started after a burnout...its the ONLY burnout i did in this car and i learned my lesson...
    cuz as soon as i did it..CEL cuts on..this happened last yr

    an then i just replaced the tps after checking my cel with a paperclip
    it rear code 7
    throttle angle sensor


    i may have just put it on wrong but i cant see how i couldve messed up..it was very direct and straight forward....

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    Quote Originally Posted by 98blackcivic View Post
    well...it all started after a burnout...its the ONLY burnout i did in this car and i learned my lesson...
    cuz as soon as i did it..CEL cuts on..this happened last yr

    an then i just replaced the tps after checking my cel with a paperclip
    it rear code 7
    throttle angle sensor


    i may have just put it on wrong but i cant see how i couldve messed up..it was very direct and straight forward....

    it has a spot that connects to the throttle and you have to clock it before bolting it down . SO YES you can install this wrong very easy !
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