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The Difference Between a Throttle Body Position Sensor & Throttle Body Temperature Sensor
Though both part of the fuel injection system, the TPS and throttle body temp sensor monitor specific aspects of the fuel/air mixture.
P2122 OBD-II Trouble Code: Throttle Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Low Input
P2122 P2122 trouble code definition The P2122 OBD-II trouble, or fault, code means that the vehicle’s on-board computer has detected low voltage in the throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-throttle-position-sensor) (TPS), which is usually below 0.17 volts. What the P2122 code means...
What Sensors Do All Cars Have? And What Optional Ones Are There?
Modern cars have an increasing amount of sensors. Most cars have an oxygen sensor and a throttle position sensor, but parking sensors are optional.
What Sensors Do All Cars Have? And What Optional Ones Are There?
Modern cars have an increasing amount of sensors. Most cars have an oxygen sensor and a throttle position sensor, but parking sensors are optional.
What Sensors Do All Cars Have? And What Optional Ones Are There?
Modern cars have an increasing amount of sensors. Most cars have an oxygen sensor and a throttle position sensor, but parking sensors are optional.
How Are Car Sensors Protected From Heat and Debris?
Reliable car performance depends on sensors to collect and relay data. Some car sensors can be cleaned to make them work reliably again.
How Are Car Sensors Protected From Heat and Debris?
Reliable car performance depends on sensors to collect and relay data. Some car sensors can be cleaned to make them work reliably again.
How Are Car Sensors Protected From Heat and Debris?
Reliable car performance depends on sensors to collect and relay data. Some car sensors can be cleaned to make them work reliably again.
How Are Sensors Used to Improve a Car’s Performance?
Modern vehicles utilize a series of car sensors to improve performance and reduce emissions. The oxygen sensor helps reduce tailpipe emissions.
How Are Sensors Used to Improve a Car’s Performance?
Modern vehicles utilize a series of car sensors to improve performance and reduce emissions. The oxygen sensor helps reduce tailpipe emissions.
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Throttle Position Sensor
Common signs include lacking power when accelerating, rough or slow idle, stalling, inability to shift up, and the Check Engine Light coming on.
P2119 OBD-II Trouble Code: Throttle Actuator Control Throttle Body Range/Performance
P2119 code definition Throttle Actuator Control Throttle Body Range/Performance What the P2119 code means This code indicates that the throttle valve is...
What Sensors Do All Cars Have? And What Optional Ones Are There?
Modern cars have an increasing amount of sensors. Most cars have an oxygen sensor and a throttle position sensor, but parking sensors are optional.
What Sensors Do All Cars Have? And What Optional Ones Are There?
Modern cars have an increasing amount of sensors. Most cars have an oxygen sensor and a throttle position sensor, but parking sensors are optional.
How Are Car Sensors Protected From Heat and Debris?
Reliable car performance depends on sensors to collect and relay data. Some car sensors can be cleaned to make them work reliably again.
How Are Car Sensors Protected From Heat and Debris?
Reliable car performance depends on sensors to collect and relay data. Some car sensors can be cleaned to make them work reliably again.
How Are Car Sensors Protected From Heat and Debris?
Reliable car performance depends on sensors to collect and relay data. Some car sensors can be cleaned to make them work reliably again.
How Are Sensors Used to Improve a Car’s Performance?
Modern vehicles utilize a series of car sensors to improve performance and reduce emissions. The oxygen sensor helps reduce tailpipe emissions.
How Are Sensors Used to Improve a Car’s Performance?
Modern vehicles utilize a series of car sensors to improve performance and reduce emissions. The oxygen sensor helps reduce tailpipe emissions.
How Are Sensors Used to Improve a Car’s Performance?
Modern vehicles utilize a series of car sensors to improve performance and reduce emissions. The oxygen sensor helps reduce tailpipe emissions.

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Why is my car not accelerating?
This may be a sign of a failing throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor (TPS) is a sensor used to monitor the throttle position of the throttle plate inside the throttle body in relation to your foot position on...
Throttle Position Sensor
Anytime you go to a parts store to get a computer scan for the Check Engine Light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) you are not getting a diagnosis of the problem but only a code retrieved from the engine control module (ECM) memory. This...
Throttle Position Sensor
An engine not starting may be related to many different possibilities, some of which may be related to a lack of spark and some of which may be related to a fuel delivery problem or a combination of both. For...
My car starts and then dies.
Hi there. Try unplugging the new throttle position sensor (TPS (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement)) and see if the engine runs normal and does not stall out. If so, then check the idle air control valve (IAC (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement)) and see if its functioning. The...
Hesitation
This may be a variety of different possibilities such as a dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement) or a faulty throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement) or dirty fuel injectors. The mass air flow sensor is a unit in the...
Car cut off while driving and won't start.
Hi there. It sounds like the throttle position sensor or the throttle pedal position sensor is not working properly. Check both the sensors harnesses and make sure that they are plugged in. Look for any broken wires or corrosion. If...
Accelerator is not responding
This may be a sign of a failing throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement) or potentially a vacuum leak. The throttle position sensor (TPS) is a sensor used to monitor the throttle position of the throttle plate inside the throttle body in...
Accelerator is not responding
This may be a sign of a failing throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor (TPS) is a sensor used to monitor the throttle position of the throttle plate inside the throttle body in relation to your foot position on...
I do not know what TPS I should get to improve my ACDelco one for the Formula SAE team I am on. I am a student at Cal Poly Pomona.
If you are getting erratic signals from the TPS then you should replace it with same one. You will need to be careful not to spray any liquid into the throttle body or it will get into the sensor and...
Throttle Position Sensor
The throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/parts/throttle-position-sensor) is a very common part on most cars, however it is specific to your vehicle's engine application. This is something that ca be purchased at most local auto parts stores (i.e. Autozone, Oreily's, etc.) relatively...
Throttle Position Sensor
Hi There, It sounds like you are describing the symptoms of a failing throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement) monitors the throttle position of the throttle plate inside the throttle body in relation to your foot position on...
Throttle Position Sensor
You replaced the accelerator pedal and the throttle body itself. The throttle position sensor (TPS) is a sensor that is located on the throttle body used to monitor the throttle position of the throttle plate inside the throttle body in...
Is it a fuel pump issue?
It's possible that a failing fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement), or a clogged fuel filter or fuel injectors for that matter, can cause stalling at idle but there are other common causes such as vacuum leaks, EGR system faults, sensor faults such...
Car hesitates when accelerating
Hi there. It is very likely that a faulty throttle position sensor (TPS) is causing your problem. The TPS receives signals from your computer telling it where to position the throttle at any given time. A faulty TPS will also...
Automatic transmission
Hello. This is a very robust transmission, as your advanced mileage demonstrates! The downshift issue you have described is likely either the governor (possibly a broken spring?), internal to the transmission, or an issue related to the throttle position sensor...
Accelerator is not responding
Your key battery should not have anything to do with the way the car runs once it is started. The problem you are experiencing when pressing the accelerator may be related to many different things, but could be related to...
Accelerator is not responding
This may be a sign of a failing throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor (TPS) is a sensor used to monitor the throttle position of the throttle plate inside the throttle body in relation to your foot position on...
Accelerator is not responding
This may be a sign of a failing throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement). The throttle position sensor (TPS) is a sensor used to monitor the throttle position of the throttle plate inside the throttle body in relation to your foot position...
07 g6 2.4 throttle body won't relearn
You will need to have the battery disconnected and wait 10 minutes and then relearn throttle idle. Before you do this have computer codes checked and cleared. You may have got throttle body cleaner into the throttle position sensor and...

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