Importance of a TPS

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Jun 1, 2004 | 07:03 PM

flamin-roids

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Importance of a TPS

I know my throttle position sensor is bad because my car told me and I ordered one today. First off what is its purpose and what does it control really?

Jun 1, 2004 | 07:06 PM

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Basically tells the ECU where the throttle is...

Jun 1, 2004 | 07:34 PM

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If it is bad...it will go Open at certain times...my circuit goes open at 20-25 degrees open. This then confuses the computer and you will notice problems with acceleration...from what I understand...