{"id":89174,"date":"2023-08-13T23:33:50","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T06:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=89174"},"modified":"2023-11-02T20:11:32","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T03:11:32","slug":"where-is-the-throttle-position-sensor-located","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/where-is-the-throttle-position-sensor-located\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Is the Throttle Position Sensor Located?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_3cb76a-1b > 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inner-column-1 kadence-column_3cb76a-1b qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-53a015  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-a472b6\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0dd9f4-ef, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0dd9f4-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0dd9f4-ef\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0dd9f4-ef mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0dd9f4-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0dd9f4-ef\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0dd9f4-ef img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0dd9f4-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0dd9f4-ef\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_0dd9f4-ef summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0dd9f4-ef\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The throttle position sensor is usually on the throttle valve spindle.<\/li><li>The sensor monitors the throttle angle, the throttle&rsquo;s speed when opening and closing, and the closed throttle&rsquo;s position at idle.<\/li><li>To access the sensors, you&rsquo;ll have to disconnect the sensor connector first.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q: Where Is the Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Typically Located?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A: The throttle position sensor is usually on the throttle valve spindle where it monitors throttle angle, speed of throttle opening and closing, and closed throttle position at idle.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/car-cable-operated-throttle-body.jpg\" alt=\"car cable operated throttle body\" class=\"wp-image-93471\" width=\"1000\" height=\"596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/car-cable-operated-throttle-body.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/car-cable-operated-throttle-body-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/car-cable-operated-throttle-body-768x458.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/car-cable-operated-throttle-body-150x89.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><figcaption>In this illustration of a cable-operated throttle body, the throttle position sensor is at the bottom left of the photo. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/throttle-position-sensor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"throttle position sensor\">throttle position sensor<\/a> is in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/throttle-body\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"throttle body assembly\">throttle body assembly<\/a>. In many cases, two throttle position sensors are used to provide accurate signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an electronic throttle control (ETC) system, which is the most prevalent type of throttle control on todays&rsquo; vehicles, there are basically two types of TP sensors: potentiometer and Hall-effect. The potentiometer is a three-terminal resistor where a wiper contact delivers a variable voltage output, while the Hall-effect sensor monitors the magnetic field around wires with an electrical current.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Throttle position sensors and accelerator position sensors on ETC systems are always redundant, with two or three sensors in both places reading the same position but on slightly different scales that must agree with one another. This is to prevent uncontrolled acceleration due to the failure of one or more sensors. The ECM\/PCM algorithms are written with potential sensor failure in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Throttle position sensors and accelerator position sensors on ETC systems are always redundant, with two or three sensors in both places reading the same position but on slightly different scales that must agree with one another.<\/p><cite><em>&ndash;&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips on How to Access the Throttle Position Sensor<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_0f8b80-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_0f8b80-b1 > 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> .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_29f8b8-ce{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_29f8b8-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_29f8b8-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-2 kadence-column_29f8b8-ce pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\nOn ETC systems, you won&rsquo;t be just replacing the sensor. You&rsquo;ll be replacing the entire assembly, whether it be the accelerator pedal or the throttle body.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p2138-code-throttle-pedal-position-sensor-switch-d-e-voltage-correlation\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"ucc939e40b5583885a89b7f30010d1716\"><style> .ucc939e40b5583885a89b7f30010d1716 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .ucc939e40b5583885a89b7f30010d1716:active, .ucc939e40b5583885a89b7f30010d1716:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .ucc939e40b5583885a89b7f30010d1716 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .ucc939e40b5583885a89b7f30010d1716 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .ucc939e40b5583885a89b7f30010d1716 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .ucc939e40b5583885a89b7f30010d1716:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">P2138 Code: Throttle\/Pedal Position Sensor\/Switch D\/E Voltage Correlation<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Some shop manual procedures say to disconnect the negative battery terminal before doing anything with the TP sensor, but there are many other manuals that never mention disconnecting the battery for TP sensor service. Most professionals won&rsquo;t disconnect the battery for this because the TP sensor only operates on 5 volts anyway and very little current.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To access the sensors, disconnect the sensor connector (look for the tab or tabs to squeeze and release). You can then unscrew the sensor from its mounting point. Be aware that the TP sensor screws probably have thread locking compounds on them and the screws might be very difficult to remove. Typically, they&rsquo;ll be a Torx type head or Posidriv, which looks like a Phillips head but is slightly different. 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