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Throttle Position Sensor

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The TPS consists of a lever attached coaxially to the throttle valve, a guide cam driven by the lever, and movable idle and power contacts. It detects idle and high load conditions based on the opening of the throttle valve. The sensor sends a signal to ECA when throttle is in the following positions: