Throttle Position Sensor: Adjustments

1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-262 4.3LSECTION Adjustments

1985-88 Exc. 1985 V6 Engine

On 1985-88 4 cylinder engines and 1986 V6 engines, the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) does not require adjustment. The ECM reads the TPS voltage at idle for the zero reading, therefore, no adjustment is necessary.


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