Strange TPS values when engine is running
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Strange TPS values when engine is running
I put a dial for my TPS on my tunerstudio dashboard today because I wasn't convinced my TPS is giving correct values.
Calibrated TPS.
Ignition on but engine off. Throttle closed 0%, Throttle Open 101%
Engine on. Throttle closed 10%, Throttle Open -22%???
Why would my TPS work fine with the engine off but as soon as it's running the values are all weird?
Calibrated TPS.
Ignition on but engine off. Throttle closed 0%, Throttle Open 101%
Engine on. Throttle closed 10%, Throttle Open -22%???
Why would my TPS work fine with the engine off but as soon as it's running the values are all weird?
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OK I seem to be having this issue too. I have a 3 wire vTPS off a 1.6 automatic, Wiring is correct.
Calibrating in TS is no problem. Ignition on, engine off, TPS sweeps from 0-100% without any issue, as seen here.
Engine on, signal is a bit jumpy and goes from a low of -30 to about 50-60% max. Checked calibration of zero throttle in TS, no change in value.
I measured the voltages at the wires with the engine off and on.
5v reference: engine off zero throttle: 4.96 engine off full throttle 4.97
engine on zero throttle: 4.96 engine on full throttle 5.00
TPS signal: engine off zero throttle: 0.65 engine off full throttle 1.99
engine on zero throttle: 0.65 engine on full throttle 1.20
Why do I have a drop in voltage at the TPS signal wire when the car is on?
Can anyone guide me on the steps I need to do? I did try running a new wire for the TPS signal and ran it straight to the 2L pin. Same thing.
Is it a ground issue? If so, how do I track it down?
Thanks MT
Calibrating in TS is no problem. Ignition on, engine off, TPS sweeps from 0-100% without any issue, as seen here.
Engine on, signal is a bit jumpy and goes from a low of -30 to about 50-60% max. Checked calibration of zero throttle in TS, no change in value.
I measured the voltages at the wires with the engine off and on.
5v reference: engine off zero throttle: 4.96 engine off full throttle 4.97
engine on zero throttle: 4.96 engine on full throttle 5.00
TPS signal: engine off zero throttle: 0.65 engine off full throttle 1.99
engine on zero throttle: 0.65 engine on full throttle 1.20
Why do I have a drop in voltage at the TPS signal wire when the car is on?
Can anyone guide me on the steps I need to do? I did try running a new wire for the TPS signal and ran it straight to the 2L pin. Same thing.
Is it a ground issue? If so, how do I track it down?
Thanks MT
Last edited by Greg G; 03-21-2011 at 12:58 AM.
#7
I'll go one further and mention that I tested my grounds by back probing the ground pin of the TPS harness connector and didn't see any voltage drop between engine off versus engine on. As the OP did, I also tested my 5V reference and again no voltage difference between engine off and engine on.
Any suggestions?
I know it's possible to test outputs using the test mode in tuner studio, but is my best shot at testing individual inputs to try to create a gauge in my dashboard for that specific pin (TPS signal wire) voltage? Is there a better way?
FYI I'm on an MSPNP Pro / MS3, 1.6L '93 with the Flyin Miata vtps upgrade.
Any suggestions?
I know it's possible to test outputs using the test mode in tuner studio, but is my best shot at testing individual inputs to try to create a gauge in my dashboard for that specific pin (TPS signal wire) voltage? Is there a better way?
FYI I'm on an MSPNP Pro / MS3, 1.6L '93 with the Flyin Miata vtps upgrade.
#9
In case anyone is still having this issue. I also recently had it and fixed it by switching the wires for 5v and signal like suggested on the below thread. It’s the two outside wires on the connecter.
https://www.miataturbo.net/ecus-tuni...estions-99218/
https://www.miataturbo.net/ecus-tuni...estions-99218/
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