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Old 12-31-2018, 10:31 AM
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Does anyone know of a less expensive Ford TPS control for the 1996 XJS. The Jag unit is a couple hundred. I have seen other ford products that look similar....but do they fit or work?


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Old 12-31-2018, 11:35 AM
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Hi There,
As yours would be a AJ series engine, fully manufactured by Jaguar, I would say it's highly unlikely that a Ford TPS would fit without at least some modification. Even then it may be dubious whether it would communicate properly with the ECU. I stand to be corrected on this one but you would be better off in my opinion going with a genuine Jag product.
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Nope. There isn't. I've spent many hours researching. It ended up being the solution to an overfuelling problem. The TPS tested fine, but a new one cleared my issue right up!

Bite the bullet.
 
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Old 01-01-2019, 11:28 AM
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Nope. There isn't. I've spent many hours researching. It ended up being the solution to an overfuelling problem. The TPS tested fine, but a new one cleared my issue right up!

Bite the bullet.
Vee,

Does the TPS for this Model yr XJS also fit other Jaguar Models?

I know do 5 or 6 jags sitting in a pick your part yard. Might be worth getting a couple if they work

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Oddly enough, I had inherited a used and untested spare from a low mileage parts car. Seemed to make no difference between the two, which I found odd, and ended up throwing other parts at the problem, until I circled back (when all else essentially failed), bought a new one and poof! problem disappeared.

I think these sensors might go with age. Any part you pull will be at least 23 years old. It was time.
 
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Originally Posted by cubist
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As yours would be a AJ series engine, fully manufactured by Jaguar, I would say it's highly unlikely that a Ford TPS would fit without at least some modification.
The original part that came from the Jaguar factory has the Ford oval on the TPS, thus the OP's question of what Ford it was used on. Similarly, things like the air injection check valve on an XJR has the Chrysler pentastar on it, and for normally aspirated engines the valve is made by General Motors.

 
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Thanks Jagboi64,

That is what I thought!! That is why I asked the question.

Now.

Does anyone have an idea of what vehicle it might be used on??

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Sure looks like a Sierra 2.9
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THROTTLE-...tn~d:rk:3:pf:0

I have not checked the cross reference numbers on this one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kerr-Nels...mzV:rk:14:pf:0
 
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I definitely saw a pic of someone using a TPS from another car, unfortunately cant remember what it was and cant seem to find it now. That sierra TPS looks exactly the same as Jag unit though and looks cheap enough to give it a try. TPS is just a potentiometer so anything with a 0-5V range and similar pinout and curve should work fine in there(Ford Puma one possibly), just a matter of actually mounting it to the TB.
V12 TPS can be easily replaced with a TPS from a Mustang, its basically the same TPS in a slight different body so cant see why it would be different with AJ16.
 
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Thanks,

Sure looks like we are on the way to solving my original question.

Someone out there must know the answer!!

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Old 01-08-2019, 11:51 AM
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Is there anyone over in Europe who have any ideas regarding my replacement?

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86-93 Ford Mustang 4cyl. Should be able to find one somewhere in Europe, or you could order one online.

IIRC they start at around .36 v and too out around 4.7 v. Apparently works adequately despite the differences.




 
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Any idea on how much someone would save using this Mustang part over the OEM?
 
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If it is like the one for the Ford Sierra (Europe model) as mentioned in earlier thread we are talking Hugh difference.

The TPS for the 1996 XJS is ~ $500 or slightly more. The one for the Sierra was like $50-$60.


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Old 01-17-2019, 11:07 AM
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Any idea of the part number? I have been searching but can’t quite get to it. I see parts that look similar but want to be sure.

Also, any equivalent US versions


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Originally Posted by Vee
Any idea on how much someone would save using this Mustang part over the OEM?
The Mustang TPS is about $20-35 depending where you shop. Add another $10 or so to get the matching connector, if desired.

I used one for years on my '88 XJS V12; worked fine. Minor mods needed for fitment. A couple hours of easy fiddling on a Saturday.

More recently I had one on my present V12 and worked well but it failed after about a year. Tried another but couldn't get the closed voltage low enough; went another direction after that.

I've gathered, perhaps incorrectly, that the Fords of the era happy with about .5v at closed throttle and the TPSs are designed for that. It might be luck of the draw...production variances.... to find a Ford TPS that'll yield the .32-.36v that the older V12s need.

I dunno what voltage the AJ16 needs to see at closed throttle

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