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tps adjustment

How do u adjust tps on 88 tc

tps adjustment

Reply #1
you don't.

if it doesn't fall within .5-1.2 volts at idle and hit 2.5v above base reading, it is bad.
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tps adjustment

Reply #2
use a round chainsaw file.
make the mounting holes oblong.

the original early TPS's and i think to this day the Turbo Coupe throttle position sensors are eliptical,, this was / is for adjustment.

aftermarket units rarely have this feature.  I believe the mid 80's ford escorts still show up with this feature.

anyway, when i need to go cw or ccw, i make sure to make the mounting holes sorta oval just for this reason so i can dial in approx .8 to .9V on the green wire to the black wire and from the green wire directly to chassis ground.

tps adjustment

Reply #3
+1

The TC's have adjustment in the tps like mustangs and others you got to open the holes a little

I just did this on my 88 TC but ended up having to replace it but still had to set the voltage