Jason, I think I have the same problem on my SSV. What was the verdict?
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Jason, I think I have the same problem on my SSV. What was the verdict?
It was a TPS ( Throttle Position Sensor ) on the motor. It was this little plastic piece that tells the computer where the throttle position is located. Part was 100.00 or there abouts with an hour of labor. A good Indmar mechanic can properly diagnose it if they have the computer module. My guy did it first try and the part was warratied by Indmar. It is working perfectly now.
Let me know what you find yours to be.
Jason
Jason, what were the results? I now have the same problem on my '02 SSV.
Jflock-
The results are above in the thread before you posted. The TPS (Throttle position sensor ) was bad on my engine. 100.00 part, and 1 hour of labor solved the problem.
Hope this helps. Any Indmar service location can tell you definitively if yours is the TPS, when they hook the computer up to your motor.
Let me know what you find.
Jason
msutoad, thanks! Hey, if I e-mailed you a pic of my engine, could you point out the TPS to me?
you can set the choke in a hurry, just check with a manual, and make sure you do it with a dead-cold engine.
Thanks for your help Jason. I'm going to purchase a new TPS and install it next week. I'll let everyone know how it turns out.
- Jim
GOOD LUCK!
Well, as it turns out I did not need a new TPS. The guy that sold it to me told me to check 3 or 4 other things first as he has never heard of a TPS going bad...here's what I did:
1. Make sure all hoses leading into the throttle body are air tight. There are 3 of them.
2. Check the linkage on the throttle cable/perfect pass (in idle, it should be pressed fully towards the back of the boat)
3. Use carb cleaner on the air intake valves as they may become gummed up over time.
I did all of the above and she ran fine. So I guess I'll return the TPS next week...thanks for everyone's help.
Glad you got it fixed. It was a much cheaper fix than the TPS also!!!
The mechanic that installed my TPS did all of what you said, and my guy even cleaned and lubricated the IAC ( Idle Air Control) valve. None of that stuff worked on my boat. That is when he hooked the computer to the motor and the code that was being thrown pointed to the TPS.
Glad it all worked out.
Jason