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Circuit Description

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TP sensor is located on throttle body and has 2 variable resistors integral to TP sensor. TP sensor monitors throttle opening. ECM determines vehicle driving condition and adjusts air/fuel mixture accordingly. DTC is set when ECM detects TP sensor output voltage is out of range during vehicle operation. Possible cause is; faulty Throttle Position (TP) sensor.