Throttle Body Assembly
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The throttle assembly contains the following components:
- The throttle blade
- The throttle actuator motor
- The throttle position (TP) sensor 1 and 2
- The throttle actuator control (TAC) module
The throttle body functions similar to a conventional throttle body with the following exceptions:
- There is no longer an idle air control (IAC) motor and associated air passages.
- An electric motor opens and closes the throttle valve.
- The TAC module is located within the throttle body assembly.
- The throttle blade is spring loaded in both directions and the default position is slightly open.
- There are 2 individual TP sensors within the throttle body assembly.
The TP sensors are used to determine the throttle plate angle. The TP sensors provide the powertrain control module (PCM) with a signal voltage proportional to throttle plate movement. Both TP sensor signal voltages are low at closed throttle and increase as the throttle opens.