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Old 09-29-2008   #1 (permalink)
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Question 2005 Mustang GT "limp-home mode"?
After getting some gas this morning I turned onto my street and my car began running really sluggish. I saw that a wrench icon had just popped up on my instrument cluster. It's says it is the electronic throttle control and that my car was put into "limp-home" mode. I called Ford and have an appointment with the service dept. tomorrow morning. My car is just out of warranty so my question is should I take it to them or go to the guys I have do all of the work on my car?
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It's the throttle body. Likely the throttle position sensor or possibly the actuator motor. TPS is a $50 part. If it's the motor, the entire TB will need to be replaced.
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Ok now your scaring me, lol. Do you think I should wait and go to Ford tomorrow morning?
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Throttle body p/n 7R3Z9E926AA. Will cost you $228.01 from Bob Utter Genuine Ford Parts www.bobutterfordparts.com
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Ok, not so bad. But still Ford or local guy to have it looked at?
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If it were me, I'd swap the TPS myself and see. How comfortable are you with a wrench?
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Somewhat comfortable. I don't have a lot of time to play around with since I have to be at work in hour and a half. Where can I get the sensor at?
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Somewhat comfortable. I don't have a lot of time to play around with since I have to be at work in hour and a half. Where can I get the sensor at?
The sensor you'll need to get from Ford. They should have it since it's used on most Ford cars. It's the plastic piece on the left of the TB. Just remove the old one (two torx screws) and pull straight off. Then stick the new one straight on and tighten.
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I copped out and took it to my friends shop. They'll fix it for me and only charge me for the cost of the part. It pays to have a good mechanic as a friend.
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I copped out and took it to my friends shop. They'll fix it for me and only charge me for the cost of the part. It pays to have a good mechanic as a friend.
Even better! And your hands stay clean too Hope that's all it is.
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