Did I just screw up by removing this?

[cj80cruiser]

I took the part off circled in green. It is spring loaded but didn't notice until it was taken off. In order to put it back on I had to fit it over the tab on the throttle body and clock it about 15 degrees counter clockwise which wound the spring slightly before bolts would line up. Is that all there is to putting it back on???

 

[Nelsonmd]

That is the TPS sensor. You shouldn't have to force it on at all, it should just go on there easy. Is your TB stuck open a little?

 

[cj80cruiser]

part look up shows a throttle sensor

 

[the great him]

yes you did... sure you can just put it back on but your truck wont run right unless you know how set it/tune it... thats something i would take to a shop to do if you dont know how to tuen one, they can be a PITA and you truck will probably throw a code now... running either lean or rich and if you run it like that for too long you can eat up a cat or an o2 sensor or other sensors... not to mention bad fuel economy...

 

[brian2sun]

You're fine. Some TPS sensors have to be set, but I've taken mine off many times throughout the years and stuck it back on just like that. The spring back that you are feeling is normal. Just twist it a little so there is tension on it and screw it down. There should be a little tension on it a rest.

 

[cj80cruiser]

That is the TPS sensor. You shouldn't have to force it on at all, it should just go on there easy. Is your TB stuck open a little?

I was cleaning the throttle body, maf sensor, changing wires, plugs, and thought I'd take that off to see if it was dirty. Throttle was closed when taking off and putting back on the sensor.

If you look at the second pic you'll see the little orange thing right in the center of the sensor. There is a plastic blade that fits in the groove of that little orange thing. The orange piece is spring loaded so I have to turn it slightly to put the sensor back on. When I twist it back into position I feel the spring inside the sensor load up very slightly.

 

[Gerdo]

I have replaced mine twice. All you have to do is align the tap on the TB with the TPS and slide it on. It'll be rotated from where the screws line up so then with slight pressure turn the TPS so the screws go in. Tighten the screws down.

 

[Nelsonmd]

yes you did... sure you can just put it back on but your truck wont run right unless you know how set it/tune it... thats something i would take to a shop to do if you dont know how to tuen one, they can be a PITA and you truck will probably throw a code now... running either lean or rich and if you run it like that for too long you can eat up a cat or an o2 sensor or other sensors... not to mention bad fuel economy...

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[the great him]

our tpms dosent have to be reset!?! am i missing something here? when did this happen?

 

[cj80cruiser]

I have replaced mine twice. All you have to do is align the tap on the TB with the TPS and slide it on. It'll be rotated from where the screws line up so then with slight pressure turn the TPS so the screws go in. Tighten the screws down.

Ok, well thats what I did. I didn't pay attention to whether the spring could be turned in either direction. I just put it back on and twisted it counter clockwise to line up with bolt holes.

So I guess I'm good.

 

[Nelsonmd]

Huh, I have replaced 2 of these and I don't remember any preload on the TPS. Oh well. I don't think you can screw the install up.

 

[Mr. Leary]

Ha! Thats something Jeeps can't do.... !

 

[cj80cruiser]

Truck started up fine atleast the first time. Seems to have solved the issue I was having with the truck taking excessive time to fire up but don't want to speak too soon.

 

[IanV]

I did the same thing as you when I replaced my IACV. I noticed when I took it off the spring unwound just a little. I turned it back just a hair like the others said and it was fine. I wouldn't sweat it too much.