Checking Trottle Position Sensor; Adjusting Throttle Position Sensor - BMW K 1100 LT/RS Repair Manual

Removing/installing and checking/

adjusting throttle position sensor

Removing and installing throttle posi-
tion sensor
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Unscrew the throttle position sensor and pull it
off the throttle shaft.
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Loosen wire keeper (1) and pull off multi-pin plug
(2).
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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.
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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".
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Checking trottle position sensor

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Connect the diagnostic cable.
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Press the left switch on the switch cabinet up to
the detent position.
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Switch on the ignition.
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[MA 2.1]
on, the throttle position sensor is correctly adjust-
ed.
•
[MA 2.1]
not come on, re-adjustment is needed.
•
[MA 2.2]
display, the throttle position sensor is correctly
adjusted.
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[MA 2.2]
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.
•
Loosen the fastening for the sensor at the throttle
rail.
•
Turn the sensor to the left or right until
the temperature warning light comes on or
[MA 2.2]
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Tighten the sensor in this position.
•
Pull off the diagnostic cable.
If the temperature warning light comes
If the temperature warning light does
If small zeroes are visible on the tester
If no zeroes are visible, check the throt-
small zeroes appear on the display.
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[MA 2.1]