Electronic Throttle Body Throttle Position Sensor (ETBTPS)
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The ETBTPS has 2 signal circuits in the sensor for redundancy. The redundant ETBTPS signals are required for increased monitoring. The first ETBTPS signal (TPS1-NS) has a negative slope (increasing angle, decreasing voltage) and the second signal (TPS2-PS) has a positive slope (increasing angle, increasing voltage). The 2 ETBTPS signals make sure the PCM receives a correct input even if one signal has a concern. There is 1 reference voltage circuit and 1 signal return circuit for the sensor that are shared with the reference voltage circuits and signal return circuits used by the APP sensor. For additional information, refer to TORQUE-BASED ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) .