bad tps? help

[storkerlovr]

We have a 99, build date 10/98, 7.3 auto. Started it up the other day and drove it for 5 min and then stopped to pick up some things at the shop. Got back in the truck, we let it idle, and it had no accelerator petal. I unplugged the tps and plugged it back in, still nothing. Also no engine light. Any ideas? Tps is $65 but if i plug it in i cant return it.

Also the obdII port is dead. I plugged my scanner in and it would even power up the scanner?

Thanks for the help!!

[NoRalPh]

First, check the fuses. Sounds like something is blown maybe...

[storkerlovr]

Thanks, i dont know why i didnt check the fuses. It was a fuse, #19 10A fuse. And it keeps blowing. I think it blows when i put in in D or R ( auto).

Any ideas?

thanks

[NoRalPh]

Yes, your OD sw wires are shorting under the column cover (very common) and you need to get in there and reinsulate them

99-03 OD wire fix (this applies to you too, the fuse was moved to pos #45 in newer trucks)

[storkerlovr]

Oh sweet. Thanks a bunch man. I would have been searching for hours! Once again the org saves the day. Ill tear into it tomorrow and let you know if thats it.

Thanks

[storkerlovr]

Took it apart and sure enough there was a little slit in the wire. Truck runs great now! Thanks