Lotus Elan Central

by **ESM** » Thu 30.11.2006, 08:39

Throttle position sensor (TPS)

Tomco has a cross reference file that includes the 4XE1.

Tomco part no: 14060
Isuzu part no: 8-17083-333-0

Isuzu parts reckons that number has been superceded by

Isuzu part no: 8171066800

Isuzu parts sell it for $52.

Other applications (source IsuzuParts) are:
Trooper 1992 - 1997
Rodeo, 3.2L 1993 - 1997
Rodeo, 2.6L 1996 - 1997
Amigo, Rodeo, Rodeo Sport, 3.2L 1998 - 1999

various others (Source Tomco):
BUICK, CHEV, OLDS, PONT 87-93, CAD 87-88,
C TRK, GMC TRK 92-93, GEO 90-93, HONDA
94-95, ISUZU 90-93

by **ESM** » Thu 30.11.2006, 13:58

This

[url=http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Beck-Throttle-Position-Sensor-Isuzu-Amigo-Pickup_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33557QQihZ017QQitemZ270061910955QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V]Beck Arnley 1580492, OE Quality Throttle Position Sensor
[/url]
looks very similar. Above link (ebay) has it for $15

by **ESM** » Thu 30.11.2006, 14:14

Tomco part looks like this:

by **Ekapol** » Fri 01.12.2006, 18:59

This is a great find Alan!

Also it seems to be the same (needs double-checking) as:

VG30E SOHC 2960CC (3.0L) V6 Cyl -

1985 - 1988 Nissan Maxima DX

1985 - 1988 Nissan Maxima GL

1988 Nissan Maxima GXE

1984 - 1988 Nissan Maxima SE

1985 - 1988 Nissan Maxima SL

Nissan Stanza E, 1986 - 1989

Nissan Stanza G, 1984

Nissan Stanza GL, 1984 - 1985

Nissan Stanza GXE, 1986 - 1989

Nissan Stanza SE 1985

Nissan Stanza SGL, 1984 - 1985

Nissan Stanza Wagon, 1986 - 1988

Nissan Stanza XE, 1984 - 1989

Ebay Link

by **Ekapol** » Fri 01.12.2006, 20:59

ESM wrote:This

[url=http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Beck-Throttle-Position-Sensor-Isuzu-Amigo-Pickup_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33557QQihZ017QQitemZ270061910955QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V]Beck Arnley 1580492, OE Quality Throttle Position Sensor
[/url]
looks very similar. Above link (ebay) has it for $15

Bottom View Picture:

Comparing to the one in my car:

by **Ekapol** » Fri 08.12.2006, 20:51

They arrived today. I don't remember if ours are counter-clockwise or clockwise. The size looks the same to me with 3 pins right at the end of the sensor. We will need a connector/adapter for this.

No more information but "Made in Italy" stamped at the bottom plate.

by **Oliver** » Sat 09.12.2006, 01:40

The TPS (Hitachi SERA484) is also fitted to the Suzuki Swift GTi apparently. (Years of manufacture unknown)

by **ratman** » Mon 23.04.2007, 15:13

I really haven’t understood what TPS of the above is correct for the élan.
And, overall, where I can find it!
Anybody is able to help me????
Thanks!!

by **Ekapol** » Thu 26.04.2007, 00:59

You could try this link
[url=http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Beck-Throttle-Position-Sensor-Isuzu-Amigo-Pickup_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33557QQihZ017QQitemZ270061910955QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V]Beck Arnley 1580492, OE Quality Throttle Position Sensor
[/url]

I bought some and sent one out to another guy who bought it from me. Havn't heard him complain since. I guess it works. PM me again if you couldn't find one.

Cheers,

by **ratman** » Mon 30.04.2007, 15:27

I bought 2 of them, but I need to know how you made with the missing connector.
I also noted that the original one is with 4 wires!!!
can you help me? Thanks, F.

by **Ekapol** » Thu 03.05.2007, 06:39

I remember looking at the schematic, and then the part I have, the other cable doesn't seem to connect to any where.

You can confirm by looking at the picture posted above.

by **ratman** » Fri 25.05.2007, 09:09

they arrived yesterday (after a 24 days journey), but it was impossible to let them working properly!!
if I turn the sensor it signs 0.0V for the95% of the rotation and after comes directly to the maximum 5.10V in the rest of the rotation.
Elkapol, it seems really to one you got!!!
and, as I bought 2 of them, I tried to compare the Elanscan output value:
it is the same for both....
can you help me, please??

by **ratman** » Mon 28.05.2007, 15:47

I saw in the manual that the 5.10V is the signal from the ECM; this signal pass through the TPS and the ECM reads the output (range from 0.4V to 4.0V).
This could mean that I made a mistake with the connections… or not?

by **Ekapol** » Wed 30.05.2007, 18:47

I have never fit mine but I can try checking with ohm meter for you.

Yes, seem that you connected the wrong wire. Check it with resistance meter if you have one. It should have more resistance between one pair and goes down as you turn the knob, hence higher in voltage. Stable lower resistance at the other end range (when you floor the gas pedal).

I'm just writing from faded memory. Just rough idea how TPS should work. Please check your electronic diagram again.

Alan and others could provide better information.

by **Ekapol** » Mon 04.06.2007, 06:21

I checked with my Ohm meter today.

Say if 3 connectors are A-B-C, if you measure A-B and you have close circuit, B-C will be open circuit until you turn the sensor almost all the way to another end.

Something like below -- one end to another end.

A-B: 0.3 ... 1 1 1 1 1... 1 1 1 1 1 ... 1
B-C: 1 ... 1 1 1 1 1 ...1 1 1 1 1 ... 0.3

I am not sure if it supposes to be this way. Comments are welcome.

by **GeoffSmith** » Mon 04.06.2007, 07:23

Ekapol,

If you connect between A and C then adjust the ohms range, you should eventually get a sensible reading (I would guess a few thousand ohms) rather than open circuit = over-range. This is the total track resistance. If you then set the shaft to mid range, you should find approximately half the track resistance between bothe A&B adn B&C. Set it to quarter range and you should find ¼ between a&B and ¾ between B&C.

Geoff

by **ratman** » Wed 20.06.2007, 09:11

ok, I suppose that the sensor is not correct for the Elan...

by **mark** » Wed 22.08.2007, 17:55

Ekapol, i contacted Beck Arnley and they confirmed that the 158 0492 TPS was intended for the 1994 (Federal) Isuzu Truck Amigo 2WD L4 2559cc 2.6L SOHC 4ZE1. They did not have a wiring schematic for the pins.

As it turns out, the problem with my TPS was that one of the wires had broken at the pin connector, so i think a bit of solder will fix this.

by **garymb** » Thu 27.03.2008, 10:03

From this thread it's clear that many potential non-Lotus parts have been identified. BUT:

Has anyone bought and fitted one successfully?

by **garymb** » Sat 26.07.2008, 11:25

ESM wrote:Throttle position sensor (TPS)

Tomco has a cross reference file that includes the 4XE1.

Tomco part no: 14060
Isuzu part no: 8-17083-333-0

Isuzu parts reckons that number has been superceded by

Isuzu part no: 8171066800

Isuzu parts sell it for $52.

Other applications (source IsuzuParts) are:
Trooper 1992 - 1997
Rodeo, 3.2L 1993 - 1997
Rodeo, 2.6L 1996 - 1997
Amigo, Rodeo, Rodeo Sport, 3.2L 1998 - 1999

various others (Source Tomco):
BUICK, CHEV, OLDS, PONT 87-93, CAD 87-88,
C TRK, GMC TRK 92-93, GEO 90-93, HONDA
94-95, ISUZU 90-93

Hi

Has anyone successfully fitted any of these? From the thread it is clear that some look similar but in fact don't work. Also if I were to err on the side of caution is there a lotus part still available?

Cheers.

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