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Nov 28, 2008 | 04:48 PM

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StrikeEagle

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Vehicle: 2001/Hyundai/Tiburon

TPS and fuel would be your next best bet. Also make sure all your electrical connections are there.

Whoops, I'm late, check your crank sensor!

Nov 28, 2008 | 05:15 PM

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swnkylaxplyr

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QUOTE (AGreen @ Nov 28 2008, 08:35 AM)

One 'common problem' Tiburons do have is the TPS. Check it to see if it's a Keifco or a Dae-Sung brand. Can you knock on the IAC and the idle smooths out?

It's a "Kapico" or something like that

QUOTE (Denisst99 @ Nov 28 2008, 06:28 PM)

Your crank sensor is bad....
install a new one and enjoy your car back again...

QUOTE (Ericy321 @ Nov 28 2008, 06:33 PM)

Hes right. Sounds like a bad Crank sensor for sure. I didnt even think about that but with the more detailed explanation it fits perfect.

Alright, I'll put one in tomorrow

Nov 28, 2008 | 05:24 PM

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Also, make sure you have a good connection there and that the hole it sits in is not rusted.

Nov 28, 2008 | 06:43 PM

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QUOTE (Ericy321 @ Nov 28 2008, 07:24 PM)

Also, make sure you have a good connection there and that the hole it sits in is not rusted.

It is kind of rusty. Should I attack it with a wire brush for a while then put the old one back in and try it again before I put the new one in?

Nov 28, 2008 | 10:08 PM

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As long as the sensor can sit tight against the block it should be ok. If the rust pushed it out, that could very well be your problem. Try that before spending a hundred bucks on a new one. Try your very best to not get rust in the hole though.

Nov 29, 2008 | 11:43 AM

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well cleaning it didn't work, and now I have to decide whether or not I want to risk $100 if the sensor turns out to not be the problem sad.gif

And the TPS was a Kefico, not Kapico lol

Nov 29, 2008 | 03:26 PM

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I think its the sensor man. No way to be sure as I have no idea if there is a testing spec for it. Ahh, I know how much it sucks throwing a part at something.