1996 Pontiac Firebird Logo

Related Topics:

Posted on Nov 08, 2009
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

1996 Trans Am, getting a Po122 code TPS failure, replaced TPS clear light, same high idle problem and same Po122 code

1 Answer

Anonymous

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

  • Master 317 Answers
  • Posted on Nov 08, 2009
Anonymous
Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

Joined: Oct 08, 2009
Answers
317
Questions
2
Helped
98985
Points
1237

Check all vaccuum hoses..can you hear air under the hood

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

1helpful
1answer

Check engine light on

Check to see if your third break light is working, usually cruise control and third break light are on the same circuit. Bad gas mileage could be numerous. Does it smell like raw gas out the exhaust? Could be O2 sensor going bad.
0helpful
1answer

Code po122 after changing camshaft position sensor

what vehicle are you working on? Hard to trace circuits when the poster doesn't tell us the vehicle
0helpful
1answer

PO122 and PO405 engine codes

Code 122 is for a low signal coming from the TPS. Since you have replaced the sensor, the problem may be in the wiring harness. The signal would need to be checked.
Code 405 is also a low signal coming from the EGR valve. Same thing, you need to check the signal with a scanner or volt meter.
And when the computer is not getting an acceptable reading from the TPS it uses a known good signal to bypass the sensor which will cause the idle speed and shifting problems. The computer does not know when you open the throttle.
0helpful
1answer

The check engine light came on, the code reader indicates PO122. What is the issue and what can I do. I am on a road trip.

A GM PO122 code means that the the car's computer has detected that the TPS ( throttle position sensor) is reporting too low a voltage.
6helpful
2answers

Code p0122 and p0123 after changing computer

Hi.

The problem is regarding TPS (throttle position sensor located in throttle body). Both codes are TPS voltage out of range (low and high) If you get both codes at once, then :

TPS may be defective,
wiring to TPS may be shorted to ground.
There may be a problem in the +5V circuit powering the TPS.
There may be a problem with ECU connector.
1helpful
1answer

What is Codes PO122 & PO303?

P0122 = TPS (throttle position sensor) voltage reports too low. This means that you could have a problem with the TPS, the wires to the TPS or the computer, if you have not replaced the TPS or do not want to do this work, I would take it in to a shop for this to be done. The TPS may require adjusting after replacement.
P0303= Cylinder Number 3 Missfire Detected, this means that the number 3 cylinder has miss fired, probably set this code as a result of the P0122 code. I would repair code P0122 and clear both codes. Hope this helps, let me know.
0helpful
1answer

1996 sATURN SL1 PO122 CODE

Your code refers to the TPS being out of range-low. The voltage should be from .04 to 4.7 volts with a volts meter connected to the DK BLU wire and the Blk wire at the TPS connector. The key needs to be in run postion with engine off. The throttle being moved slowly while watching the Volts meter to see if there any sudden drops or jumps in the voltage as you move the throttle to wide open. If the voltage is out of range, the TPS will need to be replaced. This could account for your problems that you have been having...make sure the connector isn't bad that is plugged into the TPS. Sometimes these get bad and cause a problem.
1helpful
1answer

Six cyl high idle. already replaced tps

the problem could also be caused by a bad mass airflow sensor. you may be able to get one cheap at a junk yard.
5helpful
1answer

Fault codes, p0102,p0122,po507

po102--maf sensor, could be a bad air cleaner and not letting air into engine, po122--tps pedal position sensor low, replace or adjust tps sensor,or wiring,po507--idle control system high input. for this you can take off idle air control, and clean out carbon from were it mounts on engine. it is just before throttle body at end of air intake hose, it is black. do not push on pintle on end of valve when cleaning, use a old toothbrush to clean carbon off of valve, use carb cleaner but do not soak valve in liquid of any kind. good luck!!
Not finding what you are looking for?

389 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Pontiac Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

Brad Brown

Level 3 Expert

19187 Answers

Are you a Pontiac Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...