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posted by  baneps on  Fri Apr 8 16:14 CST 2005
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Hello,
How would I know if i have a bad ECT sensor and where is it exactly located? By the way how does the Throttle position sensor looks like because my A6 code (411) indicates i have a low reading on my TPS?
Thanks a lot.
94 850 wagon n/a 190K








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You'll get P0116 for a bad ECT 850

posted by  AbeK on  Thu Apr 14 09:42 CST 2005
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The bad ECT sensor code is P0116 - Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance Problem. However, this code is the same thing you get for thermostat problems, and based upon what I've read here, the thermostat is much more likely to be the problem. I got this code about 2 months ago on my '98 S70 GLT...left the ECT sensor alone and replaced the theromstat (with the clear and easy instructions from Bay 13 and www.matthewsvolvosite.com), and no problems since.








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posted by  someone claiming to be meh on  Fri Apr 8 21:18 CST 2005 [RELATED]

The TPS is located on the throttle housing...mine is under the plastic throttle protector housing, partly hidden behind the idle air control valve (at the front). They can be tested by measuring the resistance as the throttle is opened.








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posted by  baneps on  Sat Apr 9 05:00 CST 2005
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Hi,
Is this the black square thing?
thanks so much








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posted by  someone claiming to be meh on  Sat Apr 9 06:38 CST 2005 [RELATED]

http://www.randomexploits.com/garage/ecu/throttle_angle_sensor.htm

This is the TPS from a bike, but you get the idea of positioning.
Mine is on the front lower of the throttle housing, held on by two screws.







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posted by  baneps on  Sat Apr 9 18:45 CST 2005
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thanks i found it...does a bad TPS affect gas mileage consumption?
thanks again








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posted by  SUNSCIRCUS on  Wed Apr 13 11:46 CST 2005
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May be a little but as well as performance
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Ken







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