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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 99 (ENGINE CONTROLS - SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS)FUEL SYSTEMSTHROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8

Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

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NOTE: TP sensor is not adjustable. For further testing procedures, perform TP sensor related diagnostic test. See appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article.

TP SENSOR VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

Application

⁽¹⁾ Volts

3.1L & 3.4L

⁽²⁾

3.8L

⁽³⁾

⁽¹⁾	Voltage range is from idle to wide open throttle.

⁽²⁾	Voltage range is from less than one volt at closed throttle to greater than 4 volts at wide open throttle. Scan tool range is 0-100 percent or 0.00-5.00 volts.

⁽³⁾	Throttle position (TP) angle is computed by the powertrain control module (PCM) from the TP sensor voltage. TP angle should display zero percent at idle and 100 percent at wide open throttle or 0.00-5.00 volts.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.