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08 equinox ftp sensor?

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Old Mar 23, 2015 | 7:57 PM
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Hi all! Asking for a friend since no computer! he has an 08 equinox with about 80k on it. took to dealer & said ftp sensor bad. he put a new one in but having stalling issues again! took back to dealer & once again read ftp sensor?? reading was 2.1 & no leaks, they said should be 3.5? wondered if anyone had any ideas of what else could cause this or is it possible bought bad sensor? thanks!
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Old Mar 23, 2015 | 8:33 PM
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don't see how a fuel tank pressure sensor would cause a stall condition. its used for evap leak testing purposes not fuel metering.
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Old Mar 24, 2015 | 2:21 PM
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Just wanted to say thanks so much tech 2 for response! I will tell him he better go somewhere else so they dont talk him into another one! Not a clue what the issue is with that thing but atleast I can pass that to him! Thanks again!
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 10:20 AM
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Could be a throttle position sensor (TPS). I replaced one that was causing a rough idle and hesitation on one of my trucks.
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