Is there anything I should be aware of or know, before I replace the throttle position sensor?

Thanks
Brian

 

Yes try cleaning it first n reseating it as that worked for me

 

Hi Mitch, I also have an intermittent problem with the TPS (another post).
I do not want to pay the £360 + vat for a new one (complete assembly).
Does the sensor part come off easy enough? From memory I think there was a bolt top and bottom, once these are off does it slide off?
I assume this is some type of pot so the failure might be caused by debris from use...

 

Brian, did you change it ok or just clean it? Has it cured the problem?

 

Hi beefos,
Thanks for asking, I cleaned the large spring, that has the throttle position sensor attached with BRAKE CLEANER spray, it cleans all residue and evaporates quickly, it cleaned it really well, I also cleaned the end of the throttle cable that attaches to the spring assembly, and all appeared to be okay (no high idle), it's been okay for about 4 days.
I have not yet cleaned the sensor, just the spring and cable end.

Brian

 

Hi Brian, I had a look at the sensor and it can be removed easy enough but is then a sealed plastic module so I can't get inside to clean any debris.


I think my symptoms are different to yours - mine stops responding so I get stranded with no throttle input! It has only happened 3 times and each time I remove the 8 pin connector and put it back then it works again...


I tried to buy the sensor but Mitsubishi only sell the whole assembly fro lots of money!

 

Hi beefos
Have you tried these guys, [url=http://www.partsgeek.com/mmparts/throttle_position_sensor/mitsubishi/outlander.html, just confirm with them the year of your vehicle.
Mitsubishi pricing is crazy, I thought I needed a new throttle body, $1645.00 from Mitsubishi Canada, I found one in the U.S. for about $700.00, and less than $100.00 from China with a one year warranty.
Hope this helps.
Brian

 

Managed to get a new sensor by importing it from the US.
part no is MR578861 and I paid 45 dollars plus freight and duty, about 50 pound all in.
Easy to fit, about 5 minutes. No more problems since fitting so I'm happy now!

 

That's great news, who did you buy the sensor from in the U.S. should I ever need one.

Brian

 

I got it from a us ebay seller his website is powerxparts.com. It has fixed my problem, I haven't had a cut out since fitting it. Hope you never need one but just in case...