Sensor, Throttle Position: Description

The throttle position sensor mounts to the side of the throttle body or See Fig 1.Fig 2. The sensor connects to the throttle blade shaft. The TPS is a variable resistor that provides the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with an input signal (voltage).

Fig 1: Throttle Position Sensor - 2.4L Engine

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1 - Idle Air Control Valve

2 - Throttle Position Sensor

Fig 2: Throttle Position Sensor - 3.3L/3.8L Engine

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1 - Idle Air Control Valve

2 - Throttle Position Sensor