EML at VIR on 6/15. Same operating condition as Summit. Coming out of the grid - first WOT.
Between Summit and VIR:
- I chose not to change out the Aug 2024 TPS on top. Too stubborn to accept it could simply be another failed TPS. But I did order a new one to have on hand.
- I rebuilt the connector for the top TPS after magnified images confirmed the female pins were likely a bit looser than new. Test drove a heat soaked engine, replicated the operating condition and the car failed that test. EML
- Sent my ITBs off for cleaning; the tech found a badly sticking #3. So I decided that was a most probable cause, and the sensor was actually doin its job
-I swapped out the entire throttle body assembly with a used set in good condition that I meticulously cleaned prior to install.
- the car passed a road test so I still didn’t change the TPS.
Two days ago the car went 5 sessions at VIR. I thought we were good. Then, Ben came back into the pits right after grid with an EML. I dropped in the old TPS, the original one from the original actuator I took out in 2024. Another long session. Probably 15 laps.
No EML.
Is it really possible that these EML codes are simply from failing Genuine BMW TPS (from FCP)?
I should test the wires. Anyone know which pins at the DME connector?
Between Summit and VIR:
- I chose not to change out the Aug 2024 TPS on top. Too stubborn to accept it could simply be another failed TPS. But I did order a new one to have on hand.
- I rebuilt the connector for the top TPS after magnified images confirmed the female pins were likely a bit looser than new. Test drove a heat soaked engine, replicated the operating condition and the car failed that test. EML
- Sent my ITBs off for cleaning; the tech found a badly sticking #3. So I decided that was a most probable cause, and the sensor was actually doin its job
-I swapped out the entire throttle body assembly with a used set in good condition that I meticulously cleaned prior to install.
- the car passed a road test so I still didn’t change the TPS.
Two days ago the car went 5 sessions at VIR. I thought we were good. Then, Ben came back into the pits right after grid with an EML. I dropped in the old TPS, the original one from the original actuator I took out in 2024. Another long session. Probably 15 laps.
No EML.
Is it really possible that these EML codes are simply from failing Genuine BMW TPS (from FCP)?
I should test the wires. Anyone know which pins at the DME connector?
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