Throttle Position Sensor: Description

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The throttle position sensor mounts to the side of the throttle body (Fig 1) or (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: Identifying Throttle Position Sensor - 2.4L Engine

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Fig 2: Identifying Throttle Position Sensor - 3.3/3.8L Engine

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