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1996 Bonneville - need help changing throttle position sensor

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Old 06-21-2011, 04:57 PM
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Angry 1996 Bonneville - need help changing throttle position sensor

can sum one send me directions on how to change a throttle position sensor on a 96 bonneville plz im a gurl i need help
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Easy job, just follow the write up.

https://www.gmforum.com/normal-maintainence-138/throttle-position-sensor-tps-replacement-284336/
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Ok thanks now that i have changed the tps i unmounted the battery so it can reset it self.. Now when i start the car up the car is idling very high like reved up between the 3 n 4 rpm mark... Wat could cause this???
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Go back and recheck the TPS. You must put it in off set to the holes and then turn it back. Check the write up again, it will show you.
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I moved your thread into the Bonneville Mechanical & Maintenance section.

Second on what Dan said. I made the same mistake and wondered the same thing.

In fact, I've changed that sensor a lot and still make that mistake from time to time, so don't feel bad.
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Yep! been there done that. You have to be sure to insert it in the throttle body then rotate it into position. That little spring needs have a little tension on it or it will make the engine rev well above idle.
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