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2005 4.7L VVt throttle position sensor??? High idle.

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by rboyer224, Jan 30, 2016.

  1. Jan 30, 2016 at 6:43 PM
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    Hello everyone. This may seem like a silly question but does my 2005 Tundra double cab limited 4.7L have a serviceable TPS( throttle position sensor)? I ask because I cannot find the part listed anywhere. When I search, all that comes up is a complete throttle body. Is the TPS part of the throttle body and not serviceable? I have a higher than usual Idle and wanted to replace the TPS. Obviously I can't replace what I can't find!!!! Thanks for your help.
     
  2. Jan 31, 2016 at 4:00 PM
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    Sorry, did you forget to attach something??
     
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    No I just added a username tag so that he gets a notification. Lotsoftoys is a Toyota tech.
     
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    Oh, got it. Thank you.
     
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    How high does your truck idle? And u are correct the tps is on the throttle body. Does your truck have a throttle cable or is it fly by wire? Right around that year they changed iirc. I'm also very tired at the moment lol....
     
  7. Feb 1, 2016 at 4:43 AM
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    It does have the throttle by wire. The idle starts off around 1200 then eventually (about 10 minutes) drops to around 8-900, which is still high. Thank you for your help.
     
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    Sounds normal to me, that's what mine idles at. Do u have a check engine light?
     
  9. Feb 2, 2016 at 4:53 AM
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    No check engine light. Just seems high to me. Thankis.
     
  10. Feb 2, 2016 at 1:30 PM
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    Nah I don't think 800 is high at all
     
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    How long does yours idle at the 1200 mark before dropping down?
     
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    Well it would all depend on the exterior temp. This morning it was 11 degress and it idled at 1500 or so for 5 mins, then I drove away... never cane down to 800.
     
  13. Feb 3, 2016 at 11:35 AM
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    And you are saying that is normal?
     
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    Yes absolutely
     
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    Okay. Thanks. I'll quit worrying about it then. While you're online. Can I program my rear window to roll down with a remote fob that has that option? Like the same year Sequoia remote?
     
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    Dang it!
     
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    I know some techs may diagnose something as "normal" and we get frustrated....however, with @LOTSOFTOYS its a bit different. He's the only mechanic I trust and will allow to do anything to my vehicle. He's also a personal friend, and many (actually all) of the CO guys on TW only go to him or one other local mechanic we know who's with Toyota. With Jace, we get that "special touch" that I don't think we (CO) would get elsewhere. He also enjoys the beer I bring him. :D
     
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  19. Feb 4, 2016 at 5:12 PM
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    Well, I'd send him some wonderful Texan beer but am afraid it would never make it out of the post office!!!:cheers:
     
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