BMW K 1100 LT/RS User Manual
13.8
Removing/installing and checking/
adjusting throttle position sensor
adjusting throttle position sensor
Removing and installing throttle posi-
tion sensor
tion sensor
•
Unscrew the throttle position sensor and pull it
off the throttle shaft.
off the throttle shaft.
•
Loosen wire keeper (1) and pull off multi-pin plug
(2).
(2).
•
Install in the reverse order of work.
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Caution:
If the throttle position sensor has been removed, the
basic settings must be checked and corrected if
necessary after installing it again.
basic settings must be checked and corrected if
necessary after installing it again.
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Note:
See the booklet “BMW Diagnosis, Motronic MA 2.1
with oxygen sensing” or “without oxygen sensing”,
or the booklet “BMW Diagnosis MA 2.2”.
with oxygen sensing” or “without oxygen sensing”,
or the booklet “BMW Diagnosis MA 2.2”.
Checking trottle position sensor
•
Connect the diagnostic cable.
•
Press the left switch on the switch cabinet up to
the detent position.
the detent position.
•
Switch on the ignition.
•
[MA 2.1]
If the temperature warning light comes
on, the throttle position sensor is correctly adjust-
ed.
ed.
•
[MA 2.1]
If the temperature warning light does
not come on, re-adjustment is needed.
•
[MA 2.2]
If small zeroes are visible on the tester
display, the throttle position sensor is correctly
adjusted.
adjusted.
•
[MA 2.2]
If no zeroes are visible, check the throt-
tle end stops and re-adjust.
Adjusting throttle position sensor
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Note:
Only adjust if the throttle position sensor was re-
moved or renewed.
moved or renewed.
•
Loosen the fastening for the sensor at the throttle
rail.
rail.
•
Turn the sensor to the left or right until
[MA 2.1]
the temperature warning light comes on or
[MA 2.2]
small zeroes appear on the display.
•
Tighten the sensor in this position.
•
Pull off the diagnostic cable.
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