Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

The Throttle Position (TP) sensor is a potentiometer. It is connected to the throttle valve shaft. As the throttle position changes, the TP Sensor varies the voltage signal to the ECM. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Identifying Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Components & Voltage Output Specification Chart

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