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Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor: Description and Operation

APPS Module:




ASSP Module Open:





The Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor (APPS) is a variable resistor that provides the PCM with an input signal (voltage). The signal represents throttle blade position. As the position of the accelerator pedal changes, the resistance of the APPS changes.