TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) Diagnosis and Understanding Pt1

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The first "official" video in the "Understanding and Diagnosis" series as recommended by you, the viewer. In this series we cover the TPS and any future repair videos that involve TPS diagnosis will simply proceed with the diagnosis and refer to this video for anyone who needs the background to understand the diagnosis.
In this part, I discuss what a TPS is, how it works, and different ways to test it with a volt-ohm meter or scan tool.
Like this format? See more videos like this in my playlist "Understanding and Diagnosis Series" on this channel.

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  • @dewaynemaiden
    @dewaynemaiden4 жыл бұрын

    So many of you guys out here helping others learn. THANKS FOR WHAT YOU DO ON KZread HELPING ALL OF US LEARN. Your channel, scannerdanner, southmain auto, eric the car guy, scotty Kilmer, I love all of you guys.

  • @andykallie4054

    @andykallie4054

    4 ай бұрын

    Opel corsa utelity 1.4 2006..idling problem...loose.s speed on take off

  • @andykallie4054

    @andykallie4054

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for explaining the engine

  • @jeremiemiller35
    @jeremiemiller357 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for an entertaining and informative "How to..." on the TPS.

  • @johnquimby3483
    @johnquimby34836 жыл бұрын

    If you don't like him or his humor, so what, focus on what you can learn from him! He is teaching us some invaluable lessons in diagnosis.

  • @SchrodingersBox

    @SchrodingersBox

    6 жыл бұрын

    Good advice! But also, people who don't like me or my humor should also focus on learning to appreciate both!

  • @arkyyoung3042
    @arkyyoung30427 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the class! I'm hooked. I'm binging on all these videos. Keep them going.

  • @sek4110
    @sek41108 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your videos! Had intermittent hesitation/service engine soon on my 95 Olds Station Wagon. Replaced many things before watching your vids to include: wires, plugs, ignition coils, and PCV or something like that. Mechanic cleaned throttle body and put a gas additive in. Still hesitated. Brought it back he put a new fuel filter on and more gas treatment. Still hesitated. I Brought it back again. When I went to pick up the car he told me he was clueless and told me to take it to a dealer. Frustrated yet more educated after watching your videos I told him I was no mechanic but insisted he install a new TPS. If this did not work I was going to buy a multimeter and check my MAF and MAP sensors myself. Particularly my MAF because I learned on your video (if I understood your correctly) if you have both a MAF and MAP the MAP does not really affect the 14.7 : 1 ratio. In any event the hesitation ceased after the new TPS was installed. However I was stalling at stop signs etc. I unplugged the ECM fuse, plugged it back in, let it run 10 mins. Shut it off and turned it back on for 10 mins for a computer relearn. All is well! Car is running perfect! Thank you so much!

  • @jemmace2586
    @jemmace25865 жыл бұрын

    Haha love the introduction!! If my tps goes (or not) I'll watch this again :)

  • @The.Car.Guru.
    @The.Car.Guru. Жыл бұрын

    This guy is like the Dr. House of the automotive world. Very intelligent in his craft and also very blunt! Love it

  • @jgmanza
    @jgmanza8 жыл бұрын

    Oh, man. Thank you. At last I find something I can understand!!!! Thank you!

  • @aviatorblc
    @aviatorblc5 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff. And the last remark was priceless.

  • @plus315
    @plus3157 жыл бұрын

    You're an asset to the automotive diagnostic community.

  • @MattCannard
    @MattCannard Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. That was the best practical description of what a throttle does and how a potentiometer works that I have seen to date.

  • @franciscohernandez2593
    @franciscohernandez25936 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the thorough video. I'm an electrical engineer and always appreciate why and how things work.

  • @rongray4118
    @rongray41187 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thanks for the EXPLANATION!! Some people don't appreciate what an explanation entails! I will use this as a reference video on all my vehicles! Cheers!

  • @jzenmed
    @jzenmed8 жыл бұрын

    informative thank you so much GOD BLESS YOU

  • @mtwata
    @mtwata Жыл бұрын

    This is how I like to troubleshoot stuff. Understand how it works, then think what could be wrong. Not just memorising "check this, check that". Amazing video. Can't even tell it's 8 years old.

  • @SchrodingersBox

    @SchrodingersBox

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you!!

  • @sekiro8980
    @sekiro89804 жыл бұрын

    Brother your the best my friend I'm a Subaru tech in NC been working the main line here for almost a year and I have watched slot of so called master techs just swap parts and half ass follow flow charts. I've been asking slot of electrical questions but no one can give me decent answers. So I've been binging on your channel and scanner danner. Thanks for.the content brother you are giving me jewels that are priceless. I love the electrical diag and test light skills. Like I said at work I rarely see someone pull out a test light other than myself. And when I fix the problem( the first time) my master tech team leader gets jealous. Lol he has a lot of comebacks

  • @mountainmanfishing446
    @mountainmanfishing4468 жыл бұрын

    Hey Matt. Just found your channel and subscribed right away after this video. My jeeps rpms have been pulsating between 900-1300 rpms. I did this very easy diagnosis and found my tps has an unstable voltage at those rpms. I figured it was the tps but didn't want to throw New parts in and not fix the issue. Great videos and I'll be looking forward to more coming. Thank you.

  • @SchrodingersBox

    @SchrodingersBox

    8 жыл бұрын

    Alex Thelen Awesome Alex- you're exactly the type of person I made the channel for- welcome and enjoy!!

  • @Oscar-nq9ys
    @Oscar-nq9ys7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man!! it was worthy to spent time listening you, thanks for all the effort you are doing on this. - now... I will get into my Honda ex 2000 and see how it works for me!! :D

  • @sdkfz2512
    @sdkfz25125 жыл бұрын

    Im in the 2%, I’m Not a parts changer I’m a diesel mechanic who is striving to be a master diagnostician. Thank you so much for your videos. God bless you.

  • @SchrodingersBox

    @SchrodingersBox

    5 жыл бұрын

    We are few and far between!

  • @johnwillis7245
    @johnwillis72458 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I'm half an idiot but was able to follow your instructions. sure enough cleaning the throttle body cured my problem. I plan on watching the rest of your videos.

  • @UNTBC
    @UNTBC8 жыл бұрын

    holy crap, an actual diagnostic channel!? WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE?

  • @SchrodingersBox

    @SchrodingersBox

    8 жыл бұрын

    Collegiate Match Fishing Lol, I just started the channel a little under 2 years ago, ironically, as a result of my getting sick of channels with swaptrons showing how to do things wrong.

  • @pinoywheelgunner

    @pinoywheelgunner

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Collegiate Match Fishing Ne too. I used to abhor having to use EFI cars because I have no idea where to start when troubleshooting

  • @jamoliverj

    @jamoliverj

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Collegiate Match Fishing I know!! This channel has changed my approach to my beloved hobby of working on cars.

  • @SchrodingersBox

    @SchrodingersBox

    8 жыл бұрын

    Jason Mills Mine too lol- it's now become a second source of income in fact! It could for anyone who spends this much dedication to it. There is a huge demand for people who can fix a car the first time.

  • @bellawright4265
    @bellawright42655 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2000 f150 5.4 290,000 miles i bought new and 3 wks ago started having idol problems at stop sings then having signs of torque converter lock up when put in drive or reverse and just die and when it did run it had low power...a dozen mechanics said it was the iac ,or maf,or throttle body wore out, or egr valve or sensor ,fuel pump and so on...transmission shops said the converter was shot and needed a new one...3 days ago a local mechanic called me and after the formal chit chat told me to bring it over and he would fix it...turns out the tps got out of calibration somehow and now the trk and tranny work and run like brand new and he only charged me 45 dollars.I had no idea that tps controlled so much on that engine and tranny and he saved me a lot of money from witch hunts.

  • @RickyPisano
    @RickyPisano3 жыл бұрын

    The WHY is always more important than the HOW. Unless you like putting new parts on your car for nothing. If you don't, you're definitely in the right place. Matt is the best. Period.

  • @SchrodingersBox

    @SchrodingersBox

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank my friend. good to see you back!

  • @RickyPisano

    @RickyPisano

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SchrodingersBox I Left what I finally found on our other chat. UGH!! Hoping it's not as bad as it looks but I always expect the worst. That way it's not like a kick in the gut when it is and a pleasant surprise when it's not. LOL Thanks a million Matt!!

  • @MrSerrya
    @MrSerrya8 жыл бұрын

    Schrodingers Box, Matt, thank you for your time in making this video, listening to you I became smarter and knew better how to troubleshoot for the problem having the basic knowledge acquired by watching this video. Transmission will not shift 3-4, later I found out it will shift if I released the accelarator, RPM drops to around 1,000, then it shifts. Also it shifts if I go slowly not to eceed 1,400 RPM then it will shift. I checked the TPS on the car using voltmeter. had a variable reading as I move the throttle both up or down. IT worked, then I cleaned the contact points.for both the TPS and the connector. IT worked, thanks a lot.

  • @melodicman3032
    @melodicman30324 жыл бұрын

    HA !!!!! . First time seeing this vid. Love the ending dialog. Good vid.

  • @djbobbyd3985
    @djbobbyd39857 жыл бұрын

    You Are The Master!!! Thank you for breaking it all down. Please keep up the great work, because guys like me really appreciate it. Thanks Again

  • @paultroiani8501

    @paultroiani8501

    7 жыл бұрын

    Dj Bobby D

  • @techthirteen
    @techthirteen9 жыл бұрын

    Great job! I'm a good tech, I need to stay fast, fresh and professional. Watching and listening to your lessons help me.They are clear, thorough and easy to follow. I fully believe to be a great tech you must remain teachable and have a desire to teach. If you are able to teach diagnosis and explain the description and operation clearly then you understand that system. Thanks, I've watched this before but I am starting a new job this week. Your videos amongst a few others help me stay sharp. I let the playlist roll.

  • @saltlifesmoker12
    @saltlifesmoker128 жыл бұрын

    Matt, How you don't have a TV show I will never know. I have just recently picked up motorcycle mechanics as a hobby of mine based out of my garage and I must say this is one of the most informative videos I have seen to date. The way you explained it makes it very easy to cross reference and apply the knowledge given to motorcycle mechanics. Thank you very much sir, I will definitely be subscribing to your channel.

  • @edwardperez7665
    @edwardperez76657 жыл бұрын

    I just want to say thank you for the thorough instructions on how to check a possible malfunctioning TPS. I have to say This is outstanding. Thank you!

  • @cody9419
    @cody94198 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Applying scientific principles through engineering. THIS is what I've been looking for. I hope to watch the whole series.

  • @tammilutz7955
    @tammilutz79552 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the information in this video. I am experiencing hesitation or dead spots (not all the time) when accelerating always when the pedal is being pushed at a certain point. I told my husband I thought it was a TPS issue. He reminded me I’m not a mechanic and took it to a transmission shop. $2600 later we get it back and same issues. Took back to shop and after a month we got it back again. Still does the same thing. After watching you test and explain the dead spots issue I’m 💯 convinced that the TPS is the root cause of the problem. It feels like I’m running out of gas but only for a second and only when accelerating from a stop between 20-30 mph. I will be having the TPS tested. Thank you so much!

  • @davidunger9334
    @davidunger9334 Жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣 Dude..i appreciated this video by the 2m:00s mark...sold by 5m:00s...but hit 28m:11s...NOW THAT'S A CHANNEL WORTH SUBSCRIBING !!! Thank you for sharing your time & detailed knowledge.

  • @SchrodingersBox

    @SchrodingersBox

    Жыл бұрын

    I Appreciate that!!

  • @TheRW84
    @TheRW848 жыл бұрын

    Very informative video, thanks!

  • @aryehcohen4403
    @aryehcohen44035 жыл бұрын

    He’s totally right, I had 4 codes on my c6 vette, I went to get a diagnostic to Chevrolet dealership and they wanted to replace catalytic throttle body, and sensors cost $2900 which is a lot, then I went to a test only repair shop and I spent $150 they solved the problem as this guy is saying 😎

  • @hammerhead6537
    @hammerhead65375 жыл бұрын

    Excellent breakdown and explanation, thank you.

  • @gotobedandtickler
    @gotobedandtickler7 жыл бұрын

    Great learning process. Understanding is much better than simply replacing a part. I always want to know why a component failed. These tutorials explain in great detail exactly how why we need to think outside the box.

  • @x_ultra6628
    @x_ultra66285 жыл бұрын

    awesome teaching skills!

  • @elainahowell3763
    @elainahowell37634 жыл бұрын

    Love these videos,great teacher

  • @aviatorblc
    @aviatorblc5 жыл бұрын

    I gotta tell ya, I really just stumbled on your channel, happily so, but was very pleasantly surprised at your intelligent troubleshooting approach. Decades ago (fasten your seatbelt - I should easily be through in 45 minutes or so) I was a Director of Maintenance (FAA title) in the General Aviation world. I insisted that my techs AND I do what I've always referred to as 'intelligent troubleshooting.' No parts guessing in our shop - we needed routine customers rather than return customers - there's a huge difference. Watched you until nearly 2 this morning. As I was waking, something hit me that I hadn't remembered in years. (During your cautionary comments about how easy it is to lunch your processor with the wrong wave of a meter lead, I began feeling a little apprehensive about troubleshooting my recalcitrant '93 F150 5.0L.) Early this morning, however, it came to me...PIGTAIL !!!! 50 years ago, as a young Aviation Electronics Technician (AT), I was taught to make a "pigtail" from a connector half (usually male) and the exact same color and gage wires as the harness end of the connector. You simply plug the pigtail into the suspect component, then separate the 3" or 4" wires far enough apart from each other to safely use your meter, enjoying plenty of separation between leads, thereby GREATLY reducing the risk of an unhappy fornication of the computer. I've subscribed.

  • @SchrodingersBox

    @SchrodingersBox

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man. Yes I actually have a collection of various pigtails I use for testing and they are especially useful for components where it is difficult to reach the terminals!

  • @markwoodard5312
    @markwoodard53126 жыл бұрын

    Recently discovered your channel. I have been absorbing your videos on a daily basis and love them. thank you very much!

  • @md.redazaari123
    @md.redazaari1234 жыл бұрын

    Very informative video with an unexpected ending :)

  • @cockasorrus7475
    @cockasorrus74756 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your precious Time & Knowledge!!-)

  • @astrologando1858
    @astrologando18582 ай бұрын

    Man, you crack me up every time! Not only your videos are engaging (which is not an easy thing to do, since - let's be honest - some physics notions are just boring IMO) and thorough, but your sarcasm gets me very time! Your ability to convey knowledge is inversely proportional to your proficiency in drawing. I finally subscribed to your channel, best decision I took in the last 15 days! Love!

  • @SchrodingersBox

    @SchrodingersBox

    2 ай бұрын

    Oh wow glad to hear it!! Yes I do realize some if the concepts can be dry by nature so I try to mix it up a bit!

  • @scotteparn
    @scotteparn7 жыл бұрын

    You have heard this all before Matt, but I will reiterate that you are making very informative and highly intelligent videos seasoned with a very dry sense of humor that I can identify with. Keep up the good work.

  • @walleyewilly8085
    @walleyewilly80857 жыл бұрын

    Learned me up right proper. Yer a dang good teachin feller.

  • @billbradleymusic

    @billbradleymusic

    6 жыл бұрын

    Walleye Willy right...

  • @thegeorge50
    @thegeorge504 жыл бұрын

    Hahah before you said it I was like...This is gonna be a "I'm gonna teach you how it works ....You learn how to fix it" .....Wich is by far the best way ..Thanx man...I like this no guessing approach!

  • @alanvazquez4781
    @alanvazquez47817 жыл бұрын

    Ive seen other videos that you have uploaded on youtube,and your info is really helpful.I was able to fix my car and get ahead in my job. (i work in a collision shop,so knowing mechanical,and electrical is a must.cosmetics can only get you so far) Thank You and i look forward to future videos.

  • @ian210361
    @ian2103619 жыл бұрын

    15 years out of car diagnostic and just about to specialise in it again as there is virtual nobody capable of doing it profesionaly as apposed to just fitting an endless list of parts due to a bad earth, air leaks or trapped pipes resulting in wrong decisions trying just to get my own xkrs misfires done has opened my eyes to the void i cannot say how glad i am to have your your demos and the intelligent logical explanation mutiple misfires restricted performance take to dealers failsafe engine mode all a thing of the past with your guidence i watch each one twice and i understand totaly your a fxxxxxn godsend and very much appreciated as i nave been struggling till now to get a confident outlook on the job airconian uk keep up the good work its great

  • @salazarvic2
    @salazarvic29 жыл бұрын

    Hi Matt, I really like your videos. Thank you for taking the time to make them. Can you explain why when testing the TPS for resistance, you say to put 1 probe on the 5v and 1 probe (from your meter) on the signal wire. Why would you not put 1 probe on ground and 1 probe on the signal wire? When you tested the computer side of the harness for voltage, you put 1 probe on the ground and 1 probe on the signal wire. I would think it should be the same way to check for voltage and ground except for changing the dial on the meter from ground to voltage. Thank you. .

  • @Amopower
    @Amopower9 жыл бұрын

    Haha am I the only one who actually watched the entire video? That last comment rocked.

  • @SchrodingersBox

    @SchrodingersBox

    9 жыл бұрын

    Scott Amoroso Ha, I had to end it on that note- seemed perfect to entice people to Part 2 lol

  • @hypothalamusjellolap8177

    @hypothalamusjellolap8177

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@SchrodingersBox I have got an oscilloscope, not too expensive these days to get a fourth leg up on things. You can get the cheap low res ones at 150k or 1M samples per second or get a 2G samples per second. Those would be enough, unless you are trying to sniff logic.. then a logic analyzer or better resolution is needed. Also, 4x the frequency of transmission as the sampling rate is needed to get a clear picture. We, the public really need some free and open source ecu w/o efi for vehicles.

  • @Lalin357

    @Lalin357

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂

  • @laragreene8328

    @laragreene8328

    3 жыл бұрын

    I couldnt take much of him, I stopped the video 🤣

  • @OKBAOK
    @OKBAOK6 жыл бұрын

    I'm on a situation trying to understand how TPS works I stumbled on your channel and I learn a lot thanks good job sir 👍

  • @stinkvioolable
    @stinkvioolable8 жыл бұрын

    Hey matt, I like your videos and explanation just too crazy. Nice and clear and with a touch of humor there will keep you listening. I hope you still continues to make a lot of videos. Gr. Mat (from the Netherlands)

  • @phomsovan2456
    @phomsovan24568 жыл бұрын

    i very like Lesson i want learn

  • @ferdinandporshe1907
    @ferdinandporshe19074 жыл бұрын

    Your ricer jokes are the best. You seem to throw one in every video.. lmao

  • @frugalprepper
    @frugalprepper9 жыл бұрын

    I was testing one on a chevy venture today. I couldn't see it on the digital meter, but I got out my good old analog meter with the needle and you can see the dead spot really well vs the digital meter. The need just dips when it hits the dead spot. Cheaper than an Oscilloscope.

  • @yung_megafone
    @yung_megafone3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for calling me out, my car has been giving me some issues and finally it stalled on me the other day throwing a wrench light. Pulled the codes and got p2111 and a p2104 as well as an evap code po455. Evap can wait because drivability is more important than the environment IMO lol Update: I'm pulling schematics for the throttle and accelerator pedal and will be testing both. I have yet to run live data and see what the sensors are reading when the issue occurs so I will attempt that as well. As you said it pays dividends to diagnose rather than throw parts at something. It's been hiccuping for a while at idle and I decided to throw coils in it the other day as a half-hearted attempt and who would have guessed, they didn't solve the kicking hehe I need warm weather to come so I can sit outside and give this poor Vic the TLC she deserves Thank you for the immense insight you provided me with these two videos, I will surely check out your other content to learn more! I have a basic history in automotive repair and electrical both household and in circuits So the concepts aren't new to me but the actual theory is something I didn't get to learn in school but it's never too late to learn something new! Thanks a million for the time and after you put into this content, The 2% sticks around greatly appreciates it!!!

  • @gachatube2275
    @gachatube22757 жыл бұрын

    Your a good mechanic. And a bad comedian...

  • @icemule

    @icemule

    6 жыл бұрын

    No your both idiots in a box and the vile broke.

  • @fairfieldholmes9553

    @fairfieldholmes9553

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@mkaberli That's an understatement.

  • @chanakyasinha8046

    @chanakyasinha8046

    5 жыл бұрын

    You all dont understand his sarcasm, its technical term.😂

  • @tonyromano6220

    @tonyromano6220

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂💩

  • @zackmoritz

    @zackmoritz

    4 жыл бұрын

    This is what I’m thinking. I don’t know what he’s talking about I just want to learn the information

  • @Stan_in_Shelton_WA
    @Stan_in_Shelton_WA8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. I bet you can't find the TPS on 1967 Camaro!

  • @alexvaldez679

    @alexvaldez679

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Stan Rodgers or a 2015 power stroke

  • @Stan_in_Shelton_WA

    @Stan_in_Shelton_WA

    8 жыл бұрын

    My 2005 6.0 has 2 positions idle and full.

  • @berkmanyt

    @berkmanyt

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Stan Rodgers Did you know there was an option on 67 Camaros that sprayed a fluid on the rear tire via pushing a button on the dashboard….very rare….. I think they only sold a half dozen. Z28 was a small print option that year.

  • @berkmanyt

    @berkmanyt

    8 жыл бұрын

    +duh I think there were only about a half dozen that had that option ?

  • @lukenaea9738
    @lukenaea97389 жыл бұрын

    Hey Matt, just wanted to say thank you for all your hard work creating this channel. I used to be your 98% parts store guy, but I was challenged by my 1990 Toyota V6 pickup was forced to grow into a better DIY mechanic. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and helping me figure out the proper way to diagnose engine troubles.

  • @SchrodingersBox

    @SchrodingersBox

    9 жыл бұрын

    Luke Naea That's the whole idea of the channel so thanks for putting in the effort on your behalf as well. The channel alone can't do it- the viewer must be willing to put time and effort in as well- as you see, it does pay off!!

  • @blankblank8642
    @blankblank86427 жыл бұрын

    You my friend rock. In all honesty you are the real life Tony Stark, you have the brain, the looks, and the attitude.

  • @SchrodingersBox

    @SchrodingersBox

    7 жыл бұрын

    Lol thats two people referring to me as Tony Stark. I have no idea who that is lol.

  • @jbrown7441

    @jbrown7441

    7 жыл бұрын

    Come on! Iron man Matt, Iron man!

  • @jesseruiz2337
    @jesseruiz23375 жыл бұрын

    " if I had an oscilloscope I'd b playing with it all day like if I had a 2nd penis". LMFAO!!

  • @jesseruiz2337

    @jesseruiz2337

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for having a sense of humor!

  • @Jan_Seidel
    @Jan_Seidel8 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE your hating style XD

  • @DarylWade
    @DarylWade8 жыл бұрын

    Hello All! I really appreciate everyone who takes the time from their lives attempting to make a difference and help others with their knowledge and skills! When making videos such as these I often wonder if these people are looking for ratings or actually trying to make a difference. The reason I say this is simple! In this particular video while it is informative, it has some spots that need to be corrected before being released to the public! For example: (At 20:40 where he is showing the meter and attempting to make it move, you cannot see the meter!) For me I'm very technical and almost switched to a different video. To make this a better video be sure that before you release this to the public; even if you have to start over, be sure that everything you are trying to show is readable and able to be seen! Do not leave it up to peoples imagination to see what you are seeing or talking about! Other than this I feel he is doing a great job of breaking things down and the technical side of things many on these videos do not! Keep up the good work! Thanks Daryl

  • @SchrodingersBox

    @SchrodingersBox

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Daryl Wade Thanks for the criticism. I decided to look at your channel so I can see how to properly do a video but you absolutely have none whatseoever

  • @mannyrodriguez4864
    @mannyrodriguez48647 жыл бұрын

    your really good at explaining. thank you for your videos

  • @armandonika
    @armandonika9 жыл бұрын

    Im glad that im part of that 2% lol

  • @dewaynemaiden

    @dewaynemaiden

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have been guilty of throwing parts at it, but after 20 years of tinkering with mine and others I have learned to diagnose to best of my knowledge, youtube has came along way since the 90s, and has helped me learn a ton without going to school to learn the trade.

  • @juancifuentes7445
    @juancifuentes74457 жыл бұрын

    very negative introduction for the video. You need to learn....

  • @SchrodingersBox

    @SchrodingersBox

    7 жыл бұрын

    No- YOU need to learn. Unless you know the relationship of TPS to MAP in a referenced code (which you have NO IDEAD what I am talking about) YOU need to learn. That's why I have 11million views and you... you have none. Why is it that people with no videos always give me advice?

  • @cabletie69
    @cabletie697 жыл бұрын

    very informative vid. Thanks Matt.

  • @djw6850
    @djw68508 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Matt for an informative video about the TPS. My transmission failed recently and despite the TPS code, the shop techs said "don't worry about it, the new transmission shifts fine". You used the word "swaptrons" - great word. Well after watching your video and understanding how the tps works, I was able to troubleshoot the sensor myself and verify that it did not even have a reference voltage getting to it. I did all this in the shop parking lot (I'm on a long road trip) with the techs looking on with guilty faces (they wrote on the transmission warranty receipt "electrical ok"). I found a bad ground, fixed it and calibrated the sensor. I'm very grateful for your video. After this fix, I did notice a dead spot with my DVOM at just about open throttle (smooth transition from 1.25v up to 3.9v then a momentary dropout before continuing to about 4.4 volts) I replace the sensor, but it is still there. Is there something in the throttle mechanisms that could cause this lapse (like a spring shifting, causing the sensor actuator to shift back a hair for just a millisecond)?

  • @djw6850

    @djw6850

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Jimmy S Thank You that is good to know. I'm still getting a tps code and I've ohm'd out the wires from the sensor to the plug on the passenger wheel well and from the plug to the pin on the computer harness - I get .4 ohms - is that too much resistance? (perhaps I should try an actual load on those wires, such as a high wattage bulb)? If okay, would you suspect the computer?...And...If the computer itself has a bad ground, is there any reason not to bypass the computer and route the signal return directly to ground? Thanks, DJ

  • @djw6850

    @djw6850

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Jimmy S It is a 1992 F350 7.3 diesel. It has 5 volts getting to the sensor and I believe the code read "out of range", yet when I back probe at the sensor, I have it set at 1.25 volts idle and 4.4 volts wide open. Yes the key is on, engine off. I have ohm'd the wires going to the computer with everything disconnected and get no more than .4 ohms resistance on any of them. I am starting to suspect the computer or its wiring inside the vehicle, which is why I wondered about trying to bypass the ground within the computer and instead bringing the signal return directly to battery negative.

  • @2121cuervo
    @2121cuervo7 жыл бұрын

    Yea you look too lazy to show how to replace the throttle sensor

  • @SchrodingersBox

    @SchrodingersBox

    7 жыл бұрын

    No, No No... I am too lazy to replace things that are NOT the TPS if the TPS is the problem. Understand?

  • @TheDoveNestMansion

    @TheDoveNestMansion

    7 жыл бұрын

    LMAO... Did you even watch the video? He removed the TPS, tested it, and reinstalled it! Would it had mattered if he installed a new one to show you? ROTFLMAO! Lazy? You must be blind and deaf?

  • @SchrodingersBox

    @SchrodingersBox

    7 жыл бұрын

    The Dove Nest Vansion Hahahahaha Thanks Dove nest. Unfortunately I get comments from people like that guy ALLLLLLL the time. A lot of simpletons out there just don't "get it"- what I am trying to show here. They are just forever conditioned to play the parts lottery instead of using diagnostic logic.

  • @BB351

    @BB351

    6 жыл бұрын

    LOL, I watched a guy on a video replaced the TPS, throttle body and pedal sensor...I call it the shot gun method. Change everything in the system...your bound to get it.

  • @wayneermine1599
    @wayneermine15997 жыл бұрын

    You must think your a real celebrity well your not you can be dropped i do subscribe but i can go to others your not the only one that does this you don't like to be told anything goodbye have a good life

  • @SchrodingersBox

    @SchrodingersBox

    7 жыл бұрын

    Actually YOU must think you are something important becauser you think your leaving has some type of impact. It doesn't. We never even knew you existed. We won't even know you're gone. But if I were to leave believe me, people would notice.

  • @SchrodingersBox

    @SchrodingersBox

    7 жыл бұрын

    Oh a keyboard warrior huh??!! ROTFLMAO!!! LOOK OUT EVERYONE!!!! We have an INTERNET TOUGH GUY on the loose hahahahaha!!!!!

  • @chrisnel5252

    @chrisnel5252

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wayne Ermine. You are a prize idiot. Go away; you are not needed here.

  • @michellebraun5380

    @michellebraun5380

    5 жыл бұрын

    WE LOVE MATT! WE LOVE MATT!

  • @TheRyansDen
    @TheRyansDen6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time to properly show us your Tech Tips....I have a 2007 Cobalt that according to a plug in diagnostic tool, shows that I have an issue with my Throttle Sensor....I’m familiar with a voltmeter since I’m an HVAC Tech so I’ll take your teachings and try to figure out what the heck I got here ~ Thanks

  • @niki14369
    @niki143699 жыл бұрын

    thank you.. i have been watching so many videos . none of them made sense . i am not a car person at all. however you made it very easy for me to understand what to do to fix my issue.

  • @Minkagurl
    @Minkagurl7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! Very informative.

  • @mckoylach1622
    @mckoylach16226 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much,appreciate your advice

  • @hudsonriverlee
    @hudsonriverlee5 жыл бұрын

    The educational value here is key. I am not one of those guys who just replaces things . That would be quite similar to just replace a Blown Fuse and pay no attention to the causes of why the fuse blew out to begin with. What I learned today, convinced me my own 2006 Saturn Ion 2.2 May actually suffer from, and I was not here for that reason. My reason, I am just curious, this knowledge can save hundreds of dollars from being sold parts that do not fix the problem. I am hooked on just learning new things. Being broken down on the shoulder of any road, with no trouble shooting skills just sucks.

  • @sand0077
    @sand00776 жыл бұрын

    Very informative, thank you for effort in preparing this video!

  • @acetech9237
    @acetech92378 жыл бұрын

    First Matt, let me say I appreciate your great sense of humor, I just woke my wife laughing at the Artistic ability / Steven Spielberg comment. Had a guy with a 2001 Corvette C5, come by the shop yesterday. He has been having an intermittent p0300 code returning, and the GM Dealer here in VA, could not find the problem. However, no surprise they replaced his plugs and wires and coils as this always fixes these problems............ I took my prior FT skills and added your far better skills I learned from your Fuel Trims video, to diagnose the car. I didn't take an hour finding the problem with the skills you gave me. I referenced your channel to him, as he is a car collector. Thanks Matt!

  • @berkmanyt

    @berkmanyt

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Adam Czajka How about sharing what you found via the diagnosis ?

  • @acetech9237

    @acetech9237

    8 жыл бұрын

    berkmanyt yes I will. This weekend if that's alright. if I don't post by saturday feel free to remind me :) Good night

  • @berkmanyt

    @berkmanyt

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Adam Czajka Thanks Adam….I'm interested in what you found…clogged catalytic converter ? other ? vacuum leak ? restricted exhaust ? Well documented restriction in plastic intake…factory defect under warrantee.

  • @c.a.nemeth3051
    @c.a.nemeth30518 жыл бұрын

    Great video, this is the type of mechanic people should follow for instructions.

  • @davidhaney1394

    @davidhaney1394

    7 жыл бұрын

    no its not he`s full of shit

  • @SchrodingersBox

    @SchrodingersBox

    7 жыл бұрын

    Why David? You have to give SPECIFIC indication of where I gave misinformation otherwise you just look stupid and ignorant. Where is the misinformation? Give a SPECIFIC example.

  • @vettepurist304
    @vettepurist3043 жыл бұрын

    Very informative and straight to point. Love your videos

  • @brucetako4868
    @brucetako48688 жыл бұрын

    Hey Matt , really like the TPS explanation. I work on copiers for Canon and use a multi meter occasionally . Your explanation of the system is very explicit (nice) . Can't wait to get home and check the TPS on my 93' Escort wagon , it's been giving me some grief last few months with hesitation performance . Did the tune up ,repl. MAS ,cleaned throttle body ,had some gunk inside ,and had the fuel pump repl.(did help with some pep,still hesitated,unfortunately now leaks a little gas,already brought back once) ,anyway , look forward to watching your videos , so far they are extremely informative ,can hardly wait to see what happens , was looking to repl. TPS , would be nice to know if it's bad before I buy it . Thanks a bunch. Bruce ,58.

  • @frederickromero3929
    @frederickromero39294 жыл бұрын

    I'm really new to this channel. I find it very much useful to me. I downloaded almost all of your free videos and still downloading here in Saudi Arabia so that when I go back home to the Philippines I have something to learn and review for myself, for the reason that back there in the Philippines we have there a poor internet maybe because it is a poor country. Here in Saudi Arabia, I just came here to work as an asphalt roller operator in August 2018, that sometimes I put into practice the principles I learn from you to do minor checks to the machines before the mechanic arrive and do his thing, and I felt its great.

  • @SchrodingersBox

    @SchrodingersBox

    4 жыл бұрын

    When you get back to Phillipines let me know, I'll set you up on my pay channel for free so you can download those videos too!

  • @frederickromero3929

    @frederickromero3929

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@SchrodingersBox Thank you very much.

  • @DawkDaze
    @DawkDaze5 жыл бұрын

    So thankful you were found! You are a very good teacher.

  • @davewright1542
    @davewright15427 жыл бұрын

    Amazing information!!!

  • @DIAGABDEL
    @DIAGABDEL5 ай бұрын

    As usually the best explain. Really every time I won't to understand any sensor or data stream I come directly to your channel and search it. After 9years it is always the best corse. Many many thanks. I sorry for language error I do my best 😅

  • @SchrodingersBox

    @SchrodingersBox

    5 ай бұрын

    That’s ok I understand what you are saying and I appreciate it very much!!

  • @neilprasad007
    @neilprasad0076 жыл бұрын

    Great Videos, Matt. Learning a lot through your videos. Hopefully will be able to diagnose my cars hesitation/stalling problem from your videos rather than throwing parts at it. Brave humor.

  • @i8nopunk
    @i8nopunk8 жыл бұрын

    Matt , thanks for sharing your vast knowledge and your "HOW TO" explanation on understanding concepts. Plus your humor adds to the enjoyment in watching all your videos ..

  • @SchrodingersBox

    @SchrodingersBox

    8 жыл бұрын

    +i8nopunk Thanks bro!

  • @brendankelly249
    @brendankelly2494 жыл бұрын

    Great info and looks so easy

  • @hawaiianf1504
    @hawaiianf15048 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Great Videos!

  • @mecherabad9795
    @mecherabad97958 жыл бұрын

    great.thanks for this video..god bless you sir

  • @topezful
    @topezful8 жыл бұрын

    complex subject made easy, like ur teaching style and communication skills

  • @CarlosGarcia-kg3jo
    @CarlosGarcia-kg3jo9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your videos. Helped me take my career to the next level.

  • @dewaynemaiden

    @dewaynemaiden

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me2 still learning, got my first diagnostic computer for Christmas (wife luvs me). I am self taught, old school way, thanks grandpa, dad, and uncle. Now I can do alot more and learn alot more. Truckdriver by trade, shade tree mechanic on weekends. Hobby makes me alot of cash.

  • @Mikepragland
    @Mikepragland7 жыл бұрын

    i almost feel like I'm in a lecture... i love it. I've been a bit of a diy mechanic for a long time, but I've never used a scanner... The amount of time i've spent under the hood removing this.. removing that.. to just watch you relaxing on your laptop.

  • @SchrodingersBox

    @SchrodingersBox

    7 жыл бұрын

    It's the only way to go! Anyone can replace parts- and they all do. A lot!! More than half the time i fix a car without replacing anything at all.

  • @Mikepragland

    @Mikepragland

    7 жыл бұрын

    I just wish you lived in the UK.. preferably near me

  • @marktobis4461
    @marktobis44618 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant presentation. To the point, no minced words, and an attitude of "if you are ready" (hear) here we go. Great teaching skills. Awfully punny jokes... (keep 'em coming). Thanks.

  • @SchrodingersBox

    @SchrodingersBox

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Mark Tobis You are the Perfect example of my intended target audience!!!

  • @Really2u
    @Really2u6 жыл бұрын

    So I guess I need a digital volt meter? Next purchase down the road. I like how you are showing that trouble codes aren't always a clear message as well. I thought I was safe with an OBD2 code reader. Looks like I need to learn more. Thank you.

  • @bmw-e30
    @bmw-e305 жыл бұрын

    Great video on a tricky component. As regards dealing with keyboard experts, it is essential to get your retaliation in first.

  • @tremaynewilliams1977
    @tremaynewilliams19775 жыл бұрын

    Nice explanation 👌

  • @widtrak77
    @widtrak779 жыл бұрын

    Hi Matt. Wanted to share the results of my TPS testing on the Park Avenue. I did the resistance test first and surmised that values did increase gradually as I opened the throttle. I then tested the wiring connector and found I had a solid 5V feed. I even moved the harness around and no change. Just for fun I decided to test the TPS once more and this time by moving the throttle VERY slowly, I noticed that before the resistance would increase at all it would drop even lower before coming back and then increase steadily. I did it 3X same result. Not 100 percent convinced, I changed the sensor and was amazed at the improvement in transmission and throttle response! It seems to always be in the proper gear, no RPM flares and the lock up engages confidently and holds under load. I believe it was the smoking gun and I can't remember when this car ran better. I would have never discovered this without the info on your video and would have paid a tech hundreds in diagnostics I'm sure. So, THANKS! Looking forward to more of your videos.

  • @SchrodingersBox

    @SchrodingersBox

    9 жыл бұрын

    Nice! Yes this is why some type of graphing capability is so useful on variable resistor checks. You can do it with a DVOM but it's my harder. Nice diagnosis and fix- you're hooked now lol!

  • @user-nx7sd1yi7q
    @user-nx7sd1yi7q7 жыл бұрын

    wow i love how you go in depth

  • @SchrodingersBox

    @SchrodingersBox

    7 жыл бұрын

    That's what she said!!!

  • @williamcollejo4418
    @williamcollejo44186 жыл бұрын

    Awesome explain. You are the best

  • @kevinfrangopoolos5532
    @kevinfrangopoolos55325 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! I'm also full of myself. When you are good as we are and do so much magical work in the auto industry one can afford to make a mistake . I actually make a couple of mistakes a month so it is easier to get along with the common man.

  • @tonyromano6220

    @tonyromano6220

    5 жыл бұрын

    Egotistical child!

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