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94 Dodge Colt, What part is this?


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Eric.C
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Feb 1, 2009, 5:29 PM

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I have a 94' Dodge Colt, There is a part on the top of my what looks to be air in-take. When I turn the car on it runs fine for a little while but eventually dies. I have to get out open the hood and push the wire on this part down into the part.. then I can turn the car back on.

Here is a photo of the part I am talking about:



I need to know the name of the part so I can get an estimate on fixing it or even just replacing it myself.

Thanks a ton!


Tom Greenleaf
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Feb 1, 2009, 6:07 PM

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94 Dodge Colt (import) 1.5 or 1.8l 4cyl:

Throttle Position Sensors = TPS





One pic generic and other specific of unseen inside of unit,

T



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Feb 1, 2009, 8:20 PM

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By the looks of those markings on the side, that TPS came from a wrecking yard.....

Wrecking yards are ok for some parts but not electronics, especially computer sensors, actuators, etc....

Get one from the dealer or a parts store & do a PDT {pin drag test) on the connector to make sure the terminals aren't loose.....


Eric.C
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Feb 2, 2009, 1:54 PM

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So this part could definitely be the issue of my car turning off?


Tom Greenleaf
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Feb 2, 2009, 2:33 PM

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A guess: It's more apt to make it run lousy if failed. It may also be able to stop fuel flow if connection is messed up. Many cars will sense "foot to floor" to clear a flooded engine but for cranking and it could be confused there?? In that pushing on it made a difference I'd look hard at it again for physical issues with the plug......

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