Throttle Position Sensor: Description and Operation

Throttle Position Sensor:

Throttle Position Sensor
The throttle position sensor is mounted in the throttle body and linked to the throttle valve.

The throttle position sensor sends the ECM voltage signal corresponding to the opening of the throttle valve. When the sensor's output voltage exceeds a predetermined level, the ECM interprets it as complete closure of the throttle valve. When the output voltage is at another predetermined level, the ECM recognizes that the throttle valve is at a wide open position.

Since the output characteristics of the sensor change over years, the ECM is provided with a learning function to be able to interpret signals into throttle valve angles always correctly.