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Throttle Position Sensor Buick Electra VI

Adjustments 2 illustrations ~110 words
  1. On E2ME carburetors, use a 5/64" drill bit to drill a hole in the steel cup plug covering the TPS adjustment screw. (Scheme 7) Do not damage adjustment screw head.
  2. On all models, unplug TPS connector. Jumper all 3 sensor terminals to harness. Connect a high impedance digital voltmeter to TPS terminals "B" and "C".
  3. With ignition on and engine stopped, A/C off, and throttle in specified position, turn TPS adjusting screw until correct voltage is reached. Remove jumpers and reconnect harness.
ApplicationVoltageThrottle Position
2.8L MFI (VIN S).55Idle
2.8L MFI (VIN W).55Idle
2.8L MFI (VIN 9)(1)N/A
3.0L MFI (VIN L)
LeSabre & 88.40(2)
All Others.55(2)
3.8L 2-Bbl. (VIN A).46Idle
3.8L SFI (VIN 3 & 7).40(2)
4.3L TBI (VIN Z)(1)N/A
(1) Not adjustable. (2) Set with IAC extended and at base idle RPM.
(1)Not adjustable.
(2)Set with IAC extended and at base idle RPM.

TPS ADJUSTMENT VOLTAGE

E2ME Idle Air Bleed Valve Location. Scheme 7

Scheme 7: E2ME Idle Air Bleed Valve Location

Idle Air Bleed Valve Adjustment (Remove Gauge To Complete Adjustment On Vehicle). Scheme 8

Scheme 8: Idle Air Bleed Valve Adjustment (Remove Gauge To Complete Adjustment On Vehicle)