no throttle vsc/vsc off lights came on
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no throttle vsc/vsc off lights came on
it started about two weeks ago, after leaving from a stop,no throttle for a few seconds and both vsc and vsc off lights,came on and went off,now it is happening alot very dangerous.i did a search but did not get a conclusive answer,looks like it might be the throttle position sensor?any ideas anyone?thanks
99 gs400 110000 miles
99 gs400 110000 miles
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well removed negative battery cable.left it off over night,problem has not been back,i could not drive more than 5 miles with out the problem.it's been three days?should i still replace tps?
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Most likely the Accelerator Sensor. Just a matter of time before it goes south. I replaced both the TPS and APS just to be on the safe side.
JPI, I swore the throttle angle is 14%, but it has been a month or so since I set mine prior to the S/C install so I could be wrong.
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JPI, I swore the throttle angle is 14%, but it has been a month or so since I set mine prior to the S/C install so I could be wrong.
Lee
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Most likely the Accelerator Sensor. Just a matter of time before it goes south. I replaced both the TPS and APS just to be on the safe side.
JPI, I swore the throttle angle is 14%, but it has been a month or so since I set mine prior to the S/C install so I could be wrong.
Lee
Most likely the Accelerator Sensor. Just a matter of time before it goes south. I replaced both the TPS and APS just to be on the safe side.
JPI, I swore the throttle angle is 14%, but it has been a month or so since I set mine prior to the S/C install so I could be wrong.
Lee
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well i replaced the tps anyways,my service manual say's to set it at 15.2% so i did,no probelms yet.
idle feels good with no air or lights on in 90+ weather.
idle feels good with no air or lights on in 90+ weather.
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