Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Idle Speed/Throttle Actuator - Electronic: Service and Repair

Throttle Position Sensor (TPS):




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the Automatic Idle Speed (AIS) motor wiring connector.
3. Remove the mounting screws (2), and remove the AIS from throttle body, making sure the O-ring is still on the AIS motor.
4. Install new AIS motor using a new O-ring.
NOTE: If the pintle measures more than 1 in. (25 mm), it must be retracted by using the "AIS Motor Actuator Test".
5. Install the retaining screws, torqueing them to 17 lb-in (2 Nm).
6. Connect the AIS motor wiring connector.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.