Throttle Position Sensor

2001 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE

21,400 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL

KDLACHOWSKY

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Diagnostic code showed throttle position sensor. I checked the wiring and nothing seems to be lose. Where is it located at and how do I replace it?

Jan 11, 2010 at 9:14 PM

OBXAUTOMEDIC

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
3,711 POSTS

Hello,

It is located on the side of the throttle body. And is usually mounted with 2 bolts.

Here is a diagrams below to help you caibitate the sensor a minor adjustment is needed.

Be sure to service the throttle bore when doing the repair.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Jan 11, 2010 at 9:59 PM

KDLACHOWSKY

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Thanks, I love this site!

Jan 11, 2010 at 10:10 PM

OBXAUTOMEDIC

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Jan 11, 2010 at 10:55 PM

KDLACHOWSKY

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Thanks for everything and the adjusting instructions!

Jan 11, 2010 at 10:58 PM

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