Cougar/XR7 V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
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Throttle Position Sensor: Description and Operation
PURPOSE
The Throttle Position (TP) sensor measures throttle plate shaft position.
OPERATION
The TP sensor is a potentiometer mounted to the throttle body and engages on the throttle plate shaft. It provides a signal to the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) that is directly proportional to the throttle plate position.