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Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor: Description and Operation






DESCRIPTION

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