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Anonymous Posted on Sep 12, 2011

I have a jeep grand cherokee i have a code p1296. voltage missing at throttle position sensor.explanation engine running and the ecm detected map sensor voltage less than expected. probable cause open or shorted conditon or ecm defective. how do i findt which one it is?

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I would change the TPS throttle position sensor and the Map/MAF are you sure its not the mass air flow?. I think your computer is fine it could be have a loose ground issues but computers dont go bad.

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    Computers dont go bad? Sam Abker how dare you lie on here. 24 year master tech and have seen MANY MANY Ecu`s go bad. If you dont have legit answers dont spek..

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P1296 Loss of Voltage can be the Throttle pos sensor, But majority of cause is the 02 sensor shorting and drawing the 5v referance thats missing, Simply unplug the 02 sensors and drive veh, if no issue? replace 02 sensor before cat convertor.... If the issue persists test the violet wire at map sensor for 5v referance, If its there replace the throttle pos sensor

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