Throttle Position Sensor: Description

Fig 1: Identifying Throttle Position Sensor Components

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - THROTTLE VALVE

2 - MECHANICAL STOP SPRING CAPSULE

3 - ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL

4 - GEAR

5 - THROTTLE VALVE DRIVE SHAFT

6 - THROTTLE VALVE ACTUAL VALUE (POTENTIOMETER 1)

7 - THROTTLE VALVE ACTUAL VALUE (POTENTIOMETER 2)

8 - SPRING

The Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) is a part of the Throttle Body.

The TPS cannot be serviced separately. Refer to the Throttle Body removal and installation procedures. (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/THROTTLE BODY - REMOVAL) .