sensor question on throttle body

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m1dt0wn3
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Joined: Mon Jul 26, 2004 6:51 am

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ok guys another question. Theres this sensor thing in the back of the throttle body and I got a little wrench happy and took it off and tore the gasket off. Ive been to 4 different auto parts stores and they don't have it. I need to know 1. what the thing is called. and 2. where can I get the gasket. anything will help guys thanks


IveBeenBad
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Joined: Sun Jan 12, 2003 11:53 am
Car: 1990 Nissan 240SX Fastback STOCK BIOTCH

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does it have a small bar coming out of it? if so it may be the tps

m1dt0wn3
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yeah it does have a small bar comin out of it with an electrical socket on it...can someone tell me what it is?

uhhhhidunno
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It's your throttle position sensor. Try http://www.nopionline.com, or call Napa and have them order one. Try your local nissan dealership if Napa doesn't have one.

-Matt

maik21
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Joined: Sun Feb 08, 2004 10:09 am
Car: 90 Nissan 240SX Coupe 5.0

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i cut a piece of milk bottle (cardboard.) maybe the cardboard have an plastic protector and i cut a piece and i do 4 holes and put like a gasket =) because my nissan dealer dont sell it. it works to me.

check this link. it a parts location into a 240sx 90.http://www.angelfire.com/ma3/m...s.gif

m1dt0wn3
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yeah dude I just used a liquid gasket for sensors...it works pretty good so far


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