Ask Your Car Question. Car Experts Answer You ASAP.

(Not a Car Question?)

drivability on 1990 cadillac
Sent to Car Experts April 12 04:52 PM

If I unhook my throttle position sensor on my 1990 4.5 cadillac, what's the worst that can happen? I had it hooked up by a shop and it wasn't right. When I turned the key to on the car the gas pedal would make little pumps without me touching it, this didn't happen until the shop so-called fix the sensor, I un-hooked it and the car drives better, should I leave it like this!

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status:  Closed   Value: $5
Answer
April 12 6:43 PM (1 hour and 50 minutes and 28 seconds later)
         
ACCEPTEDCheck Mark

  It is bound to effect the performace and fuel economy to some degree the PCM uses the information from the tps aswell as all the other sensors to give the car maximum efficency .

  As far as doing any harm no it won't do any physical harm, but it could be something as simple as as needing an adjustment.

  You should take it back and make the shop correct the situation (for free)

  You ask should I leave it like this  The answer is you could but if you have emissions inpection in your state you have to get it corrected before that is done.

   

Edited by enginboy on April 12 2005 at 6:47 PM
PictureMarc -- Technician -- 98% Positive Feedback on 1029 Car Accepts
33 years exp. automotive repair NYS emisisions repair cert.
Think you can answer this question?
Login or Become an Expert

Related Answers

 

DISCLAIMER: You acknowledge that any information you may obtain from individuals you contact through use of the Just Answer service comes from those individuals, not from Just Answer!, and that Just Answer is not in any way responsible for any of the information these third parties may supply. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty and no representations are made regarding the qualification of an Expert. Responses and comments on Just Answer! are for general information and are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (such as medical, legal, investment or accounting) and do not establish a professional-client relationship. Just Answer! is not intended or designed to address EMERGENCY QUESTIONS which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service.

Just Answer! > Car Repair