Jellyfox Member 10 Member For: 12y 2m 5d Posted 13/02/13 03:12 AM Share Posted 13/02/13 03:12 AM Hi folks,I joined this forum because it looks like the right place to get some informed opinions.I've got a BA XR6T 5sp that is stock except the the previous owner has lowered it a bit & some aftermarket rims.My engine management light is constantly coming on under acceleration . I took it to my local mechanic (whom I trust) he put his scanner on it & it points to an error with either the throttle body or the pedal position switch.He tells me that it could be either part is faulty or even both so the plan was to replace the cheaper part first. As replacements for these parts are quite expensive I thought I'd ask you guys what your thoughts are.He's reset the error codes with his scanner but they return after a short drive.The car starts ,idles & runs normally . There are no flat spotsduring acceleration & I can't notice any performance loss at all.Can you guys give me some advice on how to proceed ? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83979-throttle-body-or-pedal-switch/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie2256 Donating Members 7,441 Member For: 16y 4m 27d Gender: Male Location: SE Melbourne Posted 13/02/13 03:16 AM Share Posted 13/02/13 03:16 AM Post a pic of your TPS Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83979-throttle-body-or-pedal-switch/#findComment-1362268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_4.0 Member 1,096 Member For: 14y 2m 30d Posted 13/02/13 03:18 AM Share Posted 13/02/13 03:18 AM If you have access to an xcal2 or 3 you can datalog both and see if one throws some strange voltages or readings throughout its full sweep. The pedal is a PAIN to change over. If its the throttle body it's a very easy job. What code is it actually throwing? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83979-throttle-body-or-pedal-switch/#findComment-1362270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellyfox Member 10 Member For: 12y 2m 5d Posted 13/02/13 05:32 AM Author Share Posted 13/02/13 05:32 AM (edited) Not sure exactly what the code was . The mechanic used a Snap-On Solus Pro so it gave us the 2 actual code definitions.It said Throttle body & Pedal postion switch (or similar wording).Paulie, I've attached a pic of the TPS.http://imgur.com/m2ejLKhI should mention that only about 500km has passed since a full service & replacement of the inlet manifold gasket which was leaking and causing about 16 error codes. Edited 13/02/13 05:33 AM by Jellyfox Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83979-throttle-body-or-pedal-switch/#findComment-1362298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie2256 Donating Members 7,441 Member For: 16y 4m 27d Gender: Male Location: SE Melbourne Posted 13/02/13 05:46 AM Share Posted 13/02/13 05:46 AM Ok it appears you still have the old one. Now I am not saying yours is faulty, I am just saying that the older ones are known to fail. I'll leave that with you. 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83979-throttle-body-or-pedal-switch/#findComment-1362304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,331 Member For: 19y 6m 26d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 13/02/13 06:33 AM Share Posted 13/02/13 06:33 AM I should mention that only about 500km has passed since a full service & replacement of the inlet manifold gasket which was leaking and causing about 16 error codes.I was in the process of posting check your intake manifold gasket when my internet connection dropped out, I have seen a couple of car throw tps/pps codes due to a leak either between the mani and head or upper and lower mani.Has you mech cleared the codes? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83979-throttle-body-or-pedal-switch/#findComment-1362315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellyfox Member 10 Member For: 12y 2m 5d Posted 13/02/13 06:36 AM Author Share Posted 13/02/13 06:36 AM Yeah Ralph he cleared the codes. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83979-throttle-body-or-pedal-switch/#findComment-1362316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XAH03 Member 597 Member For: 17y 5m 20d Gender: Male Location: Cairns QLD Posted 13/02/13 12:15 PM Share Posted 13/02/13 12:15 PM I would say its your throttle position switch.My car does exactly the same thing. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83979-throttle-body-or-pedal-switch/#findComment-1362565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicxr6t05 Bronze Donating Members 2,216 Member For: 13y 8m 22d Gender: Male Posted 13/02/13 08:45 PM Share Posted 13/02/13 08:45 PM What is the actual fault code? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83979-throttle-body-or-pedal-switch/#findComment-1362621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellyfox Member 10 Member For: 12y 2m 5d Posted 14/02/13 04:52 AM Author Share Posted 14/02/13 04:52 AM I would say its your throttle position switch.My car does exactly the same thing.And you know for sure that's the problem with your car?It's definitely the easiest to fix . You can pick them up for $100 on ebay new Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83979-throttle-body-or-pedal-switch/#findComment-1362731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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