Throttle Position Sensor: Description

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The throttle position sensor mounts to the side of the throttle body. See Fig 1 and 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: TPS/IAC 2.4L

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1 - Idle Air Control Valve

2 - Throttle Position Sensor

Fig 2: TPS/IAC 3.3/3.8L

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1 - Idle Air Control Valve

2 - Throttle Position Sensor