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spectrum fuel system

have a Hyster h50xm SN# H177B58810C that cuts off shortly after start up used jumper and brought up two codes 166 and 638 I know code 638 is for the throttle position sensor but no where in the manual do I see anything on code 166 any advise
  • Posted 19 Mar 2014 09:43
  • By liftv5
  • joined 5 Oct'13 - 33 messages
  • Georgia, United States
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actually the 2 tps sensors measure the whole throttle range, one goes from higher voltage to lower voltage and the other the opposite (from lower voltage to a higher voltage), to insure that each one is operating correctly. the code 638 would indicate the throttle unable to close completely, so you may want to first check your throttle cable and make sure there is nothing restricting the plate from closing.
  • Posted 3 May 2015 09:06
  • By edward_t
  • joined 5 Mar'08 - 2,334 messages
  • South Carolina, United States
"it's not rocket surgery"
There is two tps sensors on the spectrum system one to measure throttle open and thro5le closed
  • Posted 3 May 2015 00:35
  • By liftv5
  • joined 5 Oct'13 - 33 messages
  • Georgia, United States
liftv5, I am having the same code as far as 638 I have replaced the TPS and still cant get the code to clear watching it the tps command drops out and the truck dies and kicks that code any ideas
  • Posted 25 Dec 2014 02:40
  • By grant89
  • joined 2 Jul'09 - 28 messages
  • Minnesota, United States
ok so I didn't read the part where it says code 166 means the system is correctly completed the self test portion found the answer in search here on website thanks guys
  • Posted 21 Mar 2014 01:43
  • By liftv5
  • joined 5 Oct'13 - 33 messages
  • Georgia, United States

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