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Subject:Re: sluggish on take off
From:Jonce Fancher
Date:Sat, 22 Oct 2005 16:30:41 -0400

I Have an early 85 with dual switches. the switch is either open or closed with a helper. im not sure what TPS is can you elaborate? ( throttle possition
switch?) also i dont know how to check vacuum readings what does this take to test?? and in the bentley where is this located?? thanks Jonce

>It's the TPS that isn't right.
>You mentioned you checked it / adjusted it before.
>What ohm readings did you have at idle and wide open throttle?
>When a helper was holding the gas pedal down,what readings did you have?
>What kind of vacuum readings did you have at closed throttle?

>This is all TPS related stuff, and you'll continue having the same
>problem's until it's corrected.

>Do you have an early 85 or a late 85?

>The difference is a low speed switch, and a high speed switch, or just
>one that does it all in the later model.

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Jonce Fancher

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