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Throttle Position (TP) Sensor




Transmission Electronic Control System

Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

The Throttle Position (TP) sensor is a potentiometer mounted on the throttle body. The TP sensor detects the position of the throttle plate and sends this information to the PCM. The TP sensor is used for shift scheduling, EPC and TCC control.