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Frederic Marchal

6 posts recovered 1 thread started First seen 16 Apr 2010 Last seen 27 Sep 2019

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  1. Throttle Position Sensor glitch on 1999 VFR? Frederic Marchal 16 16 Apr 2010 16 Jun 2025 Frederic Marchal · 16 Apr 2010 – 16 Jun 2025

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  1. What is your oil? 27 Sep 2019 20:47 My Irene (1999 Yellow VFR) just turned 154,000. Did a 5000km break in using Honda GN4, then switched to synthetic. Ran on Canadian Tire Formula One 10-W40 for most of it's life (Same formula as Mobil 1). Tried Motul…
  2. Throttle Position Sensor glitch on 1999 VFR? 12 May 2010 18:30 Revision to last update... Re: my item #2: I had forgotten that the side stand must be down during these tests. I now have 4.93V readings. Frederic
  3. Throttle Position Sensor glitch on 1999 VFR? 12 May 2010 17:33 Update: I'm preparing to purge the injection circuit with Seafoam, I'll let you know the results. 2 questions/comments: 1. When i turn on the key, I don't get any blinks. But I tried the self diagnosis by shorting the…
  4. Throttle Position Sensor glitch on 1999 VFR? 6 May 2010 22:04 I'm going to follow Hispanic Slammer's advice. I've found the Seafoam, and am ordering the gaskets. I'll keep you guys updated Frederic
  5. Throttle Position Sensor glitch on 1999 VFR? 1 May 2010 14:30 Thanks everyone! It’s been a perplexing problem because it doesn’t happen all the time. I’ve focused on the TPS because the Manual’s trouble shooting guide point only to the TPS for my symptoms. There is a mechanical…
  6. Throttle Position Sensor glitch on 1999 VFR? 16 Apr 2010 01:10 My 1999 Canadian yellow VFR has about 128,000km. It has recently developed a hesitation or stumble when I turn the throttle slowly from a steady speed. Engine speed around 4000-5000rpm. It clears itself up as you give…

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