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Throttle Position Sensors

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

There are two throttle position (TP) sensors located in the electronic throttle. See below for details of the electronic throttle.

If throttle position (TP) sensor fails, the engine control module (ECM):

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