Throttle Position Sensor: Description

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The throttle position sensor mounts to the side of the throttle body (Fig 1) or (Fig 2). The sensor connects to the throttle blade shaft. The TPS is a variable resistor that provides the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with an input signal (voltage).

Fig 1: Throttle Position Sensor 2.7L Engine

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Fig 2: Throttle Position Sensor 3.2/3.5L Engine

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