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What does code 998 mean?

What does code 998 mean?

998- That’s the radio code for an officer-involved shooting (where an officer shoots a suspect). This is the second most urgent transmission next to 999 (officer needs urgent assistence -usually means he/she has been shot).

How to replace the throttle position sensor on a Ford F-150?

TPS. Make sure to remove the TPS sensor and 2 screws that connect to bottom of throttle body. Once the old sensor is off, replace it with the new one. Clean the throttle body really well, then install it back by reversing the steps above. When taking off the accelerator cable with the screw driver, remove it softly to avoid breaking the clips.

What are the symptoms of a bad throttle position sensor?

Here a other symptoms of a bad throttle position sensor your Ford vehicle may experience: Code 23: Throttle Position (TP) Circuit Performance Problem. Code 53: Throttle Position (TP) Circuit High Input. Code 63: Throttle Position (TP) Circuit Low Input.

What does the TPS do on a Ford F-150?

A TPS is the throttle position sensor that gives information to the computer of your F-150 or Super Duty on the position of a car’s throttle. Your TPS is responsible for checking your engine to ensure fuel efficiency.

How does the p0123 throttle position sensor work?

The TPS sends the throttle position information back to the PCM on this signal wire. When the throttle is closed the signal is near .45 volts. At WOT (Wide Open Throttle) the TPS signal voltage will approach a full 5 volts. When the PCM sees a voltage that is higher than the normal upper limit, P0123 will set.

How to reset the throttle position sensor on a Ford F150?

I’m told there is a sequence of turning the key on and off and pressing the gas pedal down to open up the throttle position sensor on the 2004-2008 model 5.4L’s?

What are symptoms of bad throttle position sensor?

Here are some specific symptoms you’ll see: TPS diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the vehicle’s computer’s memory. Code 23: Throttle Position (TP) Circuit Performance Problem. Really BAD gas mileage. No power as you accelerate the vehicle. Hesitation when you step on the accelerator pedal.

What are the DTCs for the throttle position sensor?

TPS diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the vehicle’s computer’s memory. Code 23: Throttle Position (TP) Circuit Performance Problem. Code 53: Throttle Position (TP) Circuit High Input. Code 63: Throttle Position (TP) Circuit Low Input.

The TPS sends the throttle position information back to the PCM on this signal wire. When the throttle is closed the signal is near .45 volts. At WOT (Wide Open Throttle) the TPS signal voltage will approach a full 5 volts. When the PCM sees a voltage that is higher than the normal upper limit, P0123 will set.

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