Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, 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 .50-.80
2.0L (2)
2.2L .20-.90
3.4L .20-.74
4.3L .47
4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L .40-.90
5.0L & 5.7L .51
7.4L .47
(1) Specification is with engine idling (throttle closed) at normal operating temperature.
(2) Information is not available from manufacturer.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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