Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

2000 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis C2500, 6.5 F, AutomaticSECTION Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
NOTE: On 6.5L diesel engines, throttle control is electronic with NO mechanical link from engine to accelerator pedal. The PCM monitors the position of accelerator pedal based on signals from a nonadjustable Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) module. The APP module is mounted above the accelerator pedal.
THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR VOLTAGE (1)

Application Voltage
1.6L & 2.0L .50-.80
2.2L .20-.90
3.4L .20-.74
4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L & 7.4L .47
4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L .40-.90
(1) Specification is with engine idling (throttle closed) at normal operating temperature.
RENDER: 1.0x

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