1997 throtte/ pedal postion sensor

1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
260,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JENNIJASON
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what all does the t/p sensor control an operates how does effect the running of your car
Aug 17, 2008 at 9:35 PM
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the TP sensor is the throttle position sensor, one of the most important parts of the engines electrical system for fuel trim.

basically it modifys the base signal for fuel injector open time. or fuel trim if you will.

under wot acceleration it can signal the injectors to put out 5X the normal amount of fuel!!.

normally it just tells the computer how far the throttle is open and the rate of throttle change to maintain the proper fuel to air mixture.
Aug 17, 2008 at 10:30 PM
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also if malfunctioning can cause vehicle to not start if it thinks throttle is at wot.
Aug 17, 2008 at 10:33 PM
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[quote:c18ff8a7d1="blackop555"]the TP sensor is the throttle position sensor, one of the most important parts of the engines electrical system for fuel trim.

basically it modifys the base signal for fuel injector open time. or fuel trim if you will.

under wot acceleration it can signal the injectors to put out 5X the normal amount of fuel!!.

normally it just tells the computer how far the throttle is open and the rate of throttle change to maintain the proper fuel to air mixture.[/quote:c18ff8a7d1] so i need to replace the tp sensoir is thats what its called what ewxactly do i need to replace so i can pick up the part
Aug 18, 2008 at 9:53 AM
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tp is throttle position sensor. located on the throttle body
Aug 18, 2008 at 1:16 PM
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i dont understand where you ask what you have to replacr to pick up the part?
Aug 18, 2008 at 1:24 PM