Runs better with TPS unplugged???

[cinciguy89turbo]

I had a code 51, so i tried both ways with Cygnus, and using the slow flash fast flash methods. I had to leave the car for a minute. It was for the most part put back together. I touched the TPS plug and the car started running very inconsistently. I played around with it for a bit, and just unplugged it and the car started to run smooth as a top. I decided to take it out. It runs pretty close to perfect, better than tis ever ran since the rebuild. No more backfiring, or dead spots at feather throttle. It also used to stall randomly at stop or when creeping to a stop in 1st it would buck.

How bad is it to leave this unplugged? I know this is probably the laugh of the day (hopefully not wall of shame material :biglaugh

Always thanks for the help guys!

 

[whitemike]

Test it per the TSRM. If it's out of spec, buy a new one.. sounds like your IDL switch in the TPS is screwed up. I wouldn't drive my car further than around the block with the TPS unplugged.

 

[boostcraver]

+1^... on a side note though, I drove my car for almost a week to and from work with the TPS disconnected and didn't notice any additional driveability issues (it was definitely not running 100% anyway). I took the intake manifold off for a starter replacement and missed the plug when I put it back together (oops). Still not recommended though.