01-23-2020, 07:15 AM
(01-23-2020, 06:55 AM)redbirds_imp Wrote: My 2001 Ford F-150 refused to start but would turn over. Called my dealer service dept and the tech told me that it was a defective throttle position sensor and to hold the throttle to the floor and try it. Started immediately. Replaced the sensor to fix.
Yes, your tech is correct in this case.
TPS normally operates from 0.2v to 5.0V, low voltage = less fuel, 5V = wide open throttle and more fuel needed.
In case when throttle is closed or almost closed (depending on system) and TPS, due to its fault, sends higher than required signal/voltage to ECM, let's say 4.0V, fuel excess will flood your plugs = difficult or impossible to fire up. Keep in touch with this good tech.
