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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER2004PT CRUISER TOURING, 2.4 B, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 68 (FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM)THROTTLE POSITION SENSORDESCRIPTION
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring, 2.4 B, Automatic

Throttle Position Sensor: Description

2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring, 2.4 B, AutomaticSECTION Description
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The throttle position sensor mounts to the side of the throttle body (Fig 1) or (Fig 2). The sensor connects to the throttle blade shaft. The TPS is a variable resistor that provides the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with an input signal (voltage).

Fig 1: Throttle Position Sensor 2.7L Engine
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