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Asked by BreVaun Jul 09, 2018 at 08:18 PM about the 2005 Ford Focus ZX3 SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have been looking around to replaced the Throttle Position Sensor in my focus
to fix my terrible idle and lack of acceleration.  I was curious if I had to calibrate
the TPS as I've asked a friend and he said I would.  I don't know if this would be
a plug in and it's done or I would have to reset my cars computer.  Do I need to
calibrate the TPS?

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Most cars with funny electronic throttle bodies need a calibration after replacement or even unhooking the battery for an extended period. I'm not sure if this work on yours but its quick, easy, free and has worked on several other vehicles ive tried it on : turn the key to on and then listen to the throttle body closely, if its making buzzing/ clicking or any noise wait up to a minute or two until it stops then start the car. Let it idle until it comes up to temperature (rad fan comes on) then go for a drive, if you can hop on the highway and romp on it (wide open throttle and bring the revs up) that's great because it needs that to measure the maximum amount of air also not just the idle air

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