Throttle Position Sensor

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Throttle Position Sensor
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: TP sensor is not adjustable. For further testing procedures, perform TP sensor related diagnostic test. See appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article.
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE

Application Volts
2.2L (1)
3.0L (2)
(1) TP sensor is 2 individual units within one housing. TP sensor 1 signal voltage range is 4.25 volts with throttle closed to 0.59 volt at wide open throttle. TP sensor 2 signal voltage range is from 0.75 volt with throttle closed to 4.41 volts at wide open throttle.
(2) TP sensor is 2 individual units within one housing. TP sensor 1 signal voltage range is 0.50 volt with throttle closed to 4.25 volts at wide open throttle. TP sensor 2 signal voltage range is from 4.45 volts with throttle closed to 0.70 volt at wide open throttle.
RENDER: 1.0x

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