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Throttle Position Sensor: Description and Operation
Throttle Position Sensor:
PURPOSE The
throttle position sensor contains a potentiometer (variable resistor). The ECM uses this signal to adjust air/fuel ratio during acceleration, deceleration and idle.
LOCATION Mounted to the throttle body in the engine compartment.
OPERATION The sensor sends the ECM a potentiometer output signal corresponding to throttle valve opening.
