Throttle Position Sensor

Tiny
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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?
Monday, January 11th, 2010 AT 9:14 PM

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Tiny
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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.

Cheers
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Monday, January 11th, 2010 AT 9:59 PM
Tiny
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Thanks, I love this site!
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Monday, January 11th, 2010 AT 10:10 PM
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Use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Please tell a friend.

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Monday, January 11th, 2010 AT 10:55 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for everything and the adjusting instructions!
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Monday, January 11th, 2010 AT 10:58 PM

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