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Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

TP sensor uses a potentiometer to monitor throttle plate opening. Its signal to PCM is proportional to opening angle. An idle (on/off) switch is also integrated into TP sensor. TP sensor is mounted on throttle body, at throttle plate shaft.