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Throttle Position Sensors

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The TP (throttle position) sensors allow the ECM to determine the position and angular rate of change of the throttle blade.

There are two TP sensors located in the electronic throttle. Refer to: Electronic Throttle  for details of the electronic throttle.

If a TP sensor fails, the ECM:

With a failed TP sensor, the engine will suffer from poor running and throttle response.