few days ago I was driving to my doctor for a physical therapy appointment when the car lost all acceleration. but the car didn't shut off . I kept on hitting the gas peddle trying to get the car to move but nothing happened, so about ~25sec later I was able to move the car as the acceleration came back. the car did sputter as it lost acceleration.
I was able to pull a code and it was P0123 Code - Throttle Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit High Input. the car drives fine now but that code got me in a panic mode cause I don't want it to die on a freeway. car just past 100k mile mark last week, everything was changed when I had 60k service done on the motor. only mods I have is a aem intake and exhaust. gas I been runnin for last few months is 89 oct




car is a 2003 lancer oz rally btw, ATX trans

 

That would cause it for sure. Did you replace the switch? I would figure it's only a matter of time till it does it again.

 

not yet, don't know how much those things usually go for. I assume besides the dealer, I can get them from pepbpys or.oreilys etc

 

^ More than likely. I have no idea what they cost either.

 

Not cheap, around $100

 

da'aam


found one on amazon for that price.. is it worth getting it looked at sensor with cel code thrown or should i just go buy one and install it?

 

If you have access to a multimeter, you can test the throttle position sensor to make sure it's in working order. There's a good chance that there is probably a dead spot in it causing you those issues.

 

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/la...-problems.html


I put a diagram in this thread with instructions on how to test it

 

I have a cheapo one i got free from harbor freight I can use. so I can make sure it is within limits and save the 100$

 

I know that's insane. Last tps I bought was for a 91 mustang 5.0, was only 15 bucks

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OEM-GENU...-/271262434787

OEM $45

 

such a good steal im tempted to get one just to have it

 

Lol, the dealer wants 170, autozone 100 and rockauto 100. Me and a buddy were having a conversation last night about how hard it would be to start a business because you can't compete with the prices on eBay. Hell, some things on there are cheaper than it would cost me in supplies

 

kool thanks @ 45$ and oem genuine part cant go wrong...

 

just for kicks I called the dealer and told them my issue and thy still wanted to diag the car even tho I told them what the code that was thrown. autozone wanted 200+ for that sensor and it was a duralast part and thy cant order it. a service shop nextto them told me the whol TB needed to be replaced and ecu reprogrammed lol. im getting too many diff storys about the sensor