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Poor Fuel Economy: Sensor/System

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Cadillac Seville and 2003 Cadillac DeVille. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Inspect for an Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor shifted in value. See TEMPERATURE VS RESISTANCE  table.
  2. Test for proper operation of the Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) manual valve switch. See appropriate TRANSMISSIONS article.
  3. Inspect the throttle body, Throttle Position (TP) sensor, and accelerator cables for proper operation.
  4. Inspect the Knock Sensor (KS) for excessive spark retard.