1995 Suzuki Sidekick Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Testing

[@alvarochaconbadilla7025]

Dear Sir Frank. Thank you very much for your answer to the question I asked you about the knock that is heard when starting my suzuki sidekick, but this problem is not new, I have had this clutch knock problem for a long time I don't make a living from mechanics, I'm a retired educator, but I have the ability to overhole the vehicles I've owned, so I've changed the clutch and thrust role, but the problem continues. Thanks again for your responses. Alvaro Chacon Badilla of Costa Rica

[@nunapitchuk]

Alvaro, I am also a retired educator. I don't know if I can help with your problem. You can message me on my face book page: facebook.com/SidekickRebuild/

[@darlindido35]

Wow you are amazing. Very good explain. Had you help me too much. Because is the fist time I'm repairing this type of engine and it have too many problems to solve.

[@nunapitchuk]

Thanks for saying so and good luck with your repairs.

[@qomco]

Great video! You broke it down easy

[@nunapitchuk]

Thanks for saying so.

[@voldemarvoldemarov4059]

Thank. We will wait for new videos!

[@hectorrojas8932]

I love your videos

[@ruancarlodop]

Hi there! thanks alot for the vid. That means i can do the testing outside of the vehicle? As i wanted to clean the tbi that would be ideal to me. :)

[@nunapitchuk]

You're welcome, easier to clean and test if you remove it from the engine.

[@ruancarlodop]

@@nunapitchuk Thanks alot! I did a cleaning on the engine, have seen some carbon buildup and cleaned one side, but its hard to reach the other side without removing it. Gonna make it work! Thanksss

[@nunapitchuk]

@@ruancarlodop You have to remove it to clean properly. Many little nooks and crannies in there. I used a lot of q-tips and wd-40 on mine. I recommend ordering or making a new gasket for it.

[@alvarochaconbadilla7025]

Sir Frank Cook I have a 1995 Suzuki Sidekick 16 valve. When starting the march and releasing the cluth, a strong blow is felt. The same goes for making changes. The knock occurs when the clutch pedal is released. What is the reason for that blow? how do i fix it. Alvaro Chacon Badilla, from Costa Rica.

[@nunapitchuk]

My first guess is that you need a new clutch and though-out bearing.

[@Cacciaallalepre]

I have a suzuki vitara 1995 1.6 16v , when I turn on the car the rpm are at around 1000 but as the engine heats up yhe rmp goes up to 2000 ,and that happens mostly if outside temperature is colder. Any idea what could be the problem?

[@nunapitchuk]

It should be around 1600 when you first turn it on and around 800 after it warms up. Did it recently have work done? Coolant hoses replaced wrong? The wax valve in the throttle body controls the warm-up idle. It is open when cool and then closes when it warms up. The IAC valve takes over when the engine is warm to maintain 800 rpm idle speed. When gas peddle is pressed the IAC closes. Is the throttle cable properly adjusted? A couple of guesses, but I don't know enough about your car or what has been done to do a diagnosis.

[@Cacciaallalepre]

​@@nunapitchukman thank you for the reply firdt of all. So here is the thing,after a overheat my head gaskrt was blown,so i did a head gasket repair. I cleaned thr maf sensor,cleaned IAC, I unplugged the Position sensor and still does the same. Its interesting to me that when its colder outside the rmp goes wild,in summer time for example they still go up but not nore then 1400-1500 ,I changed the temp sensor still didnt fix nothing.

[@nunapitchuk]

@@Cacciaallalepre But did you install the little coolant hoses correctly? You can chat with me on my face book (facebook.com/SidekickRebuild/) or by email.

[@Dc_tech386]

Question I have a trucker and its running super super ring I change the plug and the throttle sensor the air flow sensor is working too but there is no h2 sensor on can that cause it to running rich that badly I get 10 miles on a gallon and a half and my newer car gives me 39 miles on the same so can you please explain to me why is that,love the video I learn alot from you

[@nunapitchuk]

Sorry, I never saw this comment. Did you get it figured out? There are several things that can cause low fuel mileage. I would need much more information to try and help. My main page is facebook.com/SidekickRebuild/

[@ramonhumbertoarenas386]

Necesito ese video en español para una vitara zusuki que tiene ese mismo tps para explicarle al mecanico. Por favor

[@nunapitchuk]

No hablo espaniol muy bueno. Losiento.

[@bernaldmorales5842]

When adjusting the TPS, the continuity test is done while Multimeter is set to CONTINUITY, right? I am asking as the multimeter has also higher resistance selection such as 200K OHMS, etc.

[@nunapitchuk]

Set to measure resistance, usually has a little ohm symbol. Use the lower ohm range for more precision -- newer multi-meters will do that automatically. So if you expect the reading to be 30 ohms then use the 0-100 range. If you expect the reading to be 120 ohms then use the 0-1000 range. I don't know what multi-meter you are using so I can't say for sure, but I think you will figure it out.

[@mustafasariagacli-uf1eg]

Selamlar 2000vitara jlx için değer ne olmalı aşağıdan yukarı kaçıncı terminallerden ölçüm uapmalıyım şimdiden teşekkür ederim

[@albertoespinoza268]

Good video

[@alvarochaconbadilla7025]

Hi Frank. Do you have any video about suzuki sidekick air conditioning electrical circuit?

[@nunapitchuk]

Sorry Alvaro, I live in Alaska so I do not have air conditioning in my Suzuki. I do not have any information about the A/C.

[@alvarochaconbadilla7025]

@@nunapitchuk In alaska? OMG! I thought you lived in the United States. Is it very cold out there? In Costa Rica we are in the rainy season, it is our winter. There are very intense rains that have caused landslides. There are already several deaths from this cause.

[@alvarochaconbadilla7025]

In alaska? OMG! I thought you lived in the United States. Is it very cold out there? In Costa Rica we are in the rainy season, it is our winter. There are very intense rains that have caused landslides. There are already several deaths from this cause.

[@nunapitchuk]

@@alvarochaconbadilla7025 Ha ha. Still part of the United States. Not too cold yet, but starting. It is 0C outside right now. Sorry to read about the landslides.

[@alvarochaconbadilla7025]

Por supuesto Frank. Alazka es un estado de los Estados Unidos a como lo es Hawái. Pero es que Alazka está muy al norte. ¿Ha visto usted aurora boreales? Of course Frank. Alazka is a state of the United States as is Hawaii. But it is that Alazka is very far north. Have you seen the Northern Lights?

[@MichealNgenda]

When tps for suzuki escudo h20a engine is fitted!how are readings supposed to be whilst testing?

[@nunapitchuk]

Sorry, I don't have any information about the Escudo. I recommend trying to find a factory service manual for it.

[@MichealNgenda]

Thanks very much for response,I really appreciate.

[@hectorrojas8932]

❤

[@DiyOffgridMotorhomes]

Test 2 for us tests 7.76. Test 1 is ok. Test 3 is ok Do you think Test 2 failing would cause lack of throttle response and cause engine to stall?

[@nunapitchuk]

Yes, I think so.

[@mjpacas]

Hi bro, good video, This TPS it's calibrate?

[@nunapitchuk]

Yes. I did not change it because it was already correct.

[@mjpacas]

@@nunapitchuk thanks Frank good video i have a Suzuki Sidekick anda need This video to calibrate a TPS

[@suttle86]

This is for the 8v tbi correct?

[@nunapitchuk]

Not correct. All of my videos are the 16 valve with 4 injectors (MFI) model. I suspect the TPS is the same, but not certain.

[@public_idfortest2864]

it's seam that TPS is not original or good branch. It's should be Mikuni (Made in japan) and A-C voltage will be change to difference info if engines is hot.

[@nunapitchuk]

Maybe? It seems original. You mean DC voltage, right? I'm pretty sure the manual directions are intended for testing at normal room temperatures.

[@public_idfortest2864]

@@nunapitchuk Yes! DC voltage of TPS pin A-C will change when engines temperatures is hot. (only TPS pin A-B, pin A-D) DC voltage not change in any engines temperatures, is it correct? have you ever test TPS pin A-C when your engines is hot?

[@nunapitchuk]

@@public_idfortest2864 I have only tested it when removed from vehicle. I assume that if it works at ambient temperature then it will also work when it gets warmed up.

[@قناةحياتيحبيبصبري]

hi frank how can i adjust tps

[@nunapitchuk]

There are two small screws. I pointed them out in the video. Loosen the screws a little and then the TPS will turn a little in either direction. Use your ohm meter to turn it (very small amount) until you get the correct reading. Then tighten the screws and test it again to make sure that it is set properly. As I stated in the video, mine was already good so I did not need to actually adjust it.

[@قناةحياتيحبيبصبري]

@@nunapitchuk thanks frank i asked for the correct reading on ohm meter 4.6 v or 0.5 v to my vitara model 2000

[@nunapitchuk]

Sorry, I only have manuals for '93 to '95 models. I do not know about the 2000 model.

[@قناةحياتيحبيبصبري]

@@nunapitchuk can you aske for me about the 2000 model if u please

[@nunapitchuk]

Sorry, I don't know anything about the 2000 model. I recommend that you try to find a factory service manual for your model.

[@TheRealTomSelleck]

I see we’re all here trying not to spend 250$ on a 2$ sensor lol

[@nunapitchuk]

Yes. And especially if it turns out not to be the problem.

[@muriuwangai3617]

The manual readings are out of focus and illegible. Kind regards.

[@nunapitchuk]

Yes, that is why I read the numbers out loud.