DTC P1120: TP Sensor Circuit: Description

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The Throttle Position (TP) sensors 1 and 2 are located within the throttle body assembly. Each sensor has the following components:

A 5-volt reference circuit.
A low reference circuit.
A signal circuit.

This provides the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with a signal voltage proportional to throttle plate movement. TP sensor 1 signal voltage at closed throttle is near the 5-volt reference and decreases as the throttle plate is opened. TP sensor 2 signal voltage at closed throttle is near the low reference and increases as the throttle plate is opened. When TP sensor 1 signal voltage is not within the predicted range, this code sets.