do u mean tps? or the cps? only because the tps was mentioned prev. but to answer the question, it will start right up and if i let it idle it'll start to sputter in about a minute. but if i start to drive, it may or may not sputter until a mile or two down the road. if i make it a couple miles down the road to the store lets say with no sputter, then it will when i get back in to leave. as soon as i hit the main road.

so weather permitting i will do the compression test and the volt meter with the tps tomorrow. but one question i'm looking through my repair manual and it doesnt say where these sensors are. i have a basic idea but not exactly sure, can anyone give me a hint. thanks...