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Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair



Electronic Engine Power Control (EPC) Components, Servicing







NOTE: Components marked with are tested via On Board Diagnostic (OBD). Diagnostic mode 3: Check DTC memory.

1. Mounting bracket
2. Connector
- Black, 6-pin
- Terminals are gold-plated
3. 10 Nm
4. Throttle Position (TP) sensor -G79- and sender -2- for accelerator pedal position sensor 2 -G185-*
- Not adjustable
- Throttle Position (TP) sensor communicates the driver's intentions to the Engine Control Module (ECM)
- To remove sensor, remove cover in footwell
5. Bracket
- For footwell cover
- From model year 2002
- Clipped in at Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
6. Bracket
- For footwell cover
- Up to model year 2001
- Clipped in at Throttle Position (TP) Sensor