Accent GT Coupe L4-1495cc 1.5L DOHC MFI (1997)
PARTS INFORMATION:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Normal warranty operation codes and times apply.
Technical Service Bulletin # 00-36-006
Date: 000301
TPS - Driveability Concerns
Number
00-36-006
Group
ENGINE ELECTRICAL
Date
MARCH, 2000
Subject
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)
DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS
Model
1996-1999 ACCENT
1996-2000 ELANTRA
1997-2000 TIBURON
DESCRIPTION:
The Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) output signal is an important input for both the Engine and Transaxle Control Modules. A malfunctioning TPS may
result in the following symptoms:
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Unstable idle
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Uneven throttle response
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Slip & shock during the 1-2 & 2-3 shift on Automatic Transaxle (ATM) equipped vehicles.
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Erratic ATM shifts with possible shift flare (engine RPM increase during shifts)
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Check engine light is ON (light may go off, but the code will remain stored)
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TPS related code stored in the ECM and/or TCM
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