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Throttle Position Switch: Description and Operation

Signal Output Circuit:




ON/OFF Signal Diagram:





Receiving the throttle valve opening signal from the throttle position sensor, ECM converts it into the three ON/OFF signals and sends them to A/T control module through A2O, A11, and B4 terminals. Then A/T control module uses them as the signals to control the automatic transmission.