Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor - 1.6L: Description

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Fig 1: APPS Module

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The Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor (APPS) is a variable resistor that provides the PCM with an input signal (voltage)

Fig 2: ASSP Module Open

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The signal represents pedal angle position. As the position of the accelerator pedal changes, the resistance of the APPS changes.