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Throttle Position Sensor: Description and Operation

Throttle Position Sensor

PURPOSE

The throttle position sensor contains a potentiometer (variable resistor).  The ECM uses this signal to adjust air/fuel ratio during acceleration,
deceleration and idle.

LOCATION

Mounted to the throttle body in the engine compartment.

OPERATION

The sensor sends the ECM a potentiometer output signal corresponding to throttle valve opening.   

    

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