[MJPliska]

Also known as Throttle Position sensor. When looking up part numbers for pedal assemblies, there is a different part listed for 1994-1995 trucks (F5TZ9F836A) than for 1996-1997 trucks (F6TZ9F836AA). The 1996-1997 part is MUCH cheaper, and also has the sensor available by itself from Dorman. Does anyone know what the difference is between these sensors or pedal assemblies? Can I put a pedal assembly from a 1996-1997 on my 1995?

Thanks,
Michael Pliska

 

[BlueMule]

I have in my hand a new pedal assembly for a 96 and the part # is F6TA-9F836-AA

I have some pictures of it and will upload them to webshots so you can compare it to yours.

I imagine the 96 pedal or TPS will work just fine in your 95

I also have a 2000 pedal assembly and have used the TPS from it on my pedal. They're 100% interchangable and even have the same part numbers. Hell, the whole pedal assembly from the 00 works in my 96.

 

[BlueMule]

Let me know if you can see THESE pictures. Somehow I loaded them into a private shoebox, I think I unlocked it and I cant figure out how to move them to a public album.

 

[tjbeggs]

Yep I can see the pics

 

[BlueMule]

Thanks TJ

 

[MJPliska]

Thanks Rodney! Do you know if your 1996 sensor uses gold contacts? I just bought the Dorman sensor-only part for the 1996. It has zinc-plated contacts instead of gold like my factory sensor. It also appears to be 5.0 k-ohm versus 4.5 k-ohm on the factory unit. The resulting voltages are also a bit off from the factory unit: factory idled at 0.65V, IVS switched at 0.88-0.90V, and wide open it was 3.90 V. The Dorman unit is 1.12V idle, 1.28-1.30V IVS, and 4.38V wide open. Just driving it in my driveway it seems to work ok.

Thanks,
Michael

 

[PowerFiend]

Not to hi-jack this post, but why do change the TPS? How do you know if yours is going bad? I notice a hesitation in acceleration through a certain part of the pedal and I was wondering if it could be that.

 

[STurbo90]

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I just bought the Dorman sensor-only part for the 1996. It has zinc-plated contacts instead of gold like my factory sensor.

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So the sensor you bought looks like the one in the pictures above?

Could you post the part number?

 

[BlueMule]

Michael
The contacts on both the 96 and the 00 TPS are gold colored and they both have a part nunber of F5TF 9F832. Is that the same number that's on your 95?

 

[MJPliska]

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Michael
The contacts on both the 96 and the 00 TPS are gold colored and they both have a part nunber of F5TF 9F832. Is that the same number that's on your 95?

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Yes, that is the same number as on my factory sensor. The Dorman part is #699-200. It is externally the same appearance except for the zinc (instead of gold) plating on the electrical contacts. As I noted above, it seems to be slightly different electrically, but this may just be manufacturing tolerances. So far (90 miles) it seems to work fine. It's about to get more of a test, as I am leaving in a few hours for a 450 mile drive to Boise, drag racing while there, then the trip home. I just hope this solves my remaining off-idle stumbling problem!

Thanks,
Michael

 

[MJPliska]

Update:
So far so good with the Dorman sensor. It is noticeably more sensitive (i.e., less pedal movement for the same engine response), which would be expected with the higher voltages. Unfortunately I only had 3 passes in Boise (despite getting there right as the gates opened) /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif . The truck was launching a bit slow, but I suspect it was mostly due to the heat (corrected altitude over 6000 feet). The previous stumble was not present, although it sometimes went 5 or 6 passes before without seeing the stumble.

Regards,
Michael Pliska

 

[kfjensen]

Michael, where are you getting this Dorman at? and it is the whole assembly correct? I am having the same problem cept mine will throw a CEL and kick down to idle, I have that F5TF 9F832 PN on mine as well, so is the Dorman the cheapest out there? Thanks buddy.

 

[action4478]

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[Powerstroke2000]

I too have wondered "how can you wear out a throttle pedal position sensor"...but I guess it happens! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif

As for throttle pedal "sensitivity", depending on what chip selection I choose, if I choose the two highest settings, I have more than ample "sensitivity"! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif
I can't imagine needing more, but perhaps for a stock engine it may be more desirable.

Dale

 

[MJPliska]

I bought the Dorman sensor from the local Carquest store. They had it in their central warehouse in town, had it at the local store within 2 hours. Price was $61.

Regards,
Michael Pliska