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      04-08-2026, 03:20 AM   #2
tpl.mallon
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That’s almost certainly a 5V reference issue, not bad pedals or throttle bodies.

If you’re seeing full 5V with the pedal unplugged but it drops hard when plugged in, that usually means the 5V ref circuit is being pulled down somewhere (short to ground or high resistance).

Since unplugging MAF, eccentric shaft sensor, etc. didn’t bring the voltage back, I’d be looking at:
• Wiring damage (especially after the blowout/sitting)
• Short in the 5V ref line to ground
• Corrosion or pin fitment issues at the DME connector

Very unlikely both pedals are bad, especially with different readings.

At this point I’d trace the 5V ref wire from the DME to the pedal and check for voltage drop/shorts under load.
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