The throttle position sensor monitors how far open the throttle valve (or blade) is open, which is determined by how far down the accelerator pedal has been pushed. The throttle position controls ...

It might be your Throttle Position Sensor (TPS),and the good news is, you can reset it yourself. In this video, you'll learn 3 quick and effective secrets to reset your TPS and restore smooth engine ...

The accelerator pedal position sensor and the throttle position sensor work together to translate user input into throttle plate movement. Until recently, these sensors have utilized ...

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Pressing on the gas pedal opens the butterfly valve to allow more air, and when you release the pedal, a spring closes the throttle plate. The throttle body has a throttle position sensor (TPS) to ...

Toyota has recalled millions of cars and trucks—4.2 million to replace floor mats that might impede throttle-pedal travel, and 2.4 million to install a shim behind the electronic pedal assembly ...

A faulty throttle sensor, a malfunctioning pedal, or a dirty or bad throttle body could all trigger the ETC warning light.

While most passenger vehicles older than about 15-20 years controlled the throttle with a cable connected directly from the throttle body to the accelerator pedal, most manufacturers have switched ...

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There are two primary types of throttle position sensors: a potentiometer and a Hall-effect sensor (magnetic).