[Rayla SaveALot]

Hello to everyone, so I have a question... Is it okay to clean a throttle position sensor
A few people on YouTube says that it is but today at work I was talking to a guy that is made out to be a mechanic and he said "hell no"
I have a 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder and last week it just decided to stop running, when I push on the gas my baby just dies and when I don't push on the gas she will stay running just for a moment but the rpm goes crazy, I have checked the battery and it's good even tho something is also draining it at times(thinking a ground wire somewhere), alternator passed the test, fuel pump turns on and the only codes it's throwing off is P0123 Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit High Input. Please help and Thank You

 

[chinchooter11]

You could try and clean it but I don’t see that helping, better off replacing it. Rockauto is nice for ok parts at a reasonable price.

 

[Widgmaster]

The throttle position sensor is not something you would clean...The guy at your workplace gave you the right answer.
To give you a better understanding of what's going on please read this link..

P0123 Code - What It Means And How To Fix It

Don't know what P0123 code means or what to do about it? We've got you covered with everything you need to know about this engine code.

mechanicbase.com

 

[jelazar]

I'd check that the electrical connector is in place with no damaged or pulled wires that might cause it to have poor contact. And, make sure the sensor itself hasn't come loose from the throttle body. Those things are very unlikely to be the cause, but it's worth checking before you buy a replacement part.

There's a certain way you install the new one. Whether you're doing it yourself or taking the car to a shop, I'd print out the instructions so the installer does it properly.

 

[Rayla SaveALot]

I'd check that the electrical connector is in place with no damaged or pulled wires that might cause it to have poor contact. And, make sure the sensor itself hasn't come loose from the throttle body. Those things are very unlikely to be the cause, but it's worth checking before you buy a replacement part.

There's a certain way you install the new one. Whether you're doing it yourself or taking the car to a shop, I'd print out the instructions so the installer does it properly.

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Thank you so much, I'm having a hard time at locating it....I don't know why but I am

 

[jelazar]

It's the black device with a starburst pattern on it.

 

[Rayla SaveALot]

The throttle position sensor is not something you would clean...The guy at your workplace gave you the right answer.
To give you a better understanding of what's going on please read this link..

P0123 Code - What It Means And How To Fix It

Don't know what P0123 code means or what to do about it? We've got you covered with everything you need to know about this engine code.

mechanicbase.com

Thank you so much

It's the black device with a starburst pattern on it.

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I'm sorry, I'm still not finding it... Thank you tho, when I figure out how to put a picture on here from my phone I will maybe you can help me find it

 

[Sisyphus58]

Thank you so much

I'm sorry, I'm still not finding it... Thank you tho, when I figure out how to put a picture on here from my phone I will maybe you can help me find it

In @jelazar pic, it is the black plastic part directly above and behind the blue ignition wires, and is screwed to the round throttle body. Or look just to the right of the connector with the orange wires coming out the top. Enlarge the pic to see it easier...has a sunburst design on it.

 

[jelazar]

 

[Sisyphus58]

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Ok, now you've done covered the blue wire thingys...
how on earth is she gonna find it now???

 

[Sisyphus58]

@jelazar + @Widgmaster = The Photoshop Boys

 

[Rayla SaveALot]

In @jelazar pic, it is the black plastic part directly above and behind the blue ignition wires, and is screwed to the round throttle body. Or look just to the right of the connector with the orange wires coming out the top. Enlarge the pic to see it easier...has a sunburst design on it.

I found it, thank you

It's the black device with a starburst pattern on it.

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I found it thank you

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Thank you, I found it... I'm trying to take it off

 

[man300mmello]

Hello to everyone, so I have a question... Is it okay to clean a throttle position sensor
A few people on YouTube says that it is but today at work I was talking to a guy that is made out to be a mechanic and he said "hell no"
I have a 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder and last week it just decided to stop running, when I push on the gas my baby just dies and when I don't push on the gas she will stay running just for a moment but the rpm goes crazy, I have checked the battery and it's good even tho something is also draining it at times(thinking a ground wire somewhere), alternator passed the test, fuel pump turns on and the only codes it's throwing off is P0123 Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit High Input. Please help and Thank You

Replace the throttle position sensor to find out if that keeps the vehicle running correctly and after replacing the sensor with an OEM sensor. Disconnect the battery for two hours to clear the code and restart the ECM so that it will reset the RPMs affecting the throttle. I would clean the IAC sensor, MAF, and MAP with throttle body cleaner. If you can remove the throttle body to clean it, if the vehicle does not stay running. After resetting everything then find out if there is enough fuel presure to the throttle body from the fuel presure regulator on the back side of the motor. You will need to run fuel injector cleaner in the fuel because of the varnish buildup caused by the fuel, which will gum up your sensors. Chemtool B-12 has the highest rating for cleaning the injectors. You need to run an extra negative cable on your battery to the frame and motor, along with trying to find out how much of a discharge from the battery is going on while the vehicle is off. It is OK to clean the throttle body while it is on the vehicle but SEA FOAM suggest it is done while the vehicle is running.