Throttle Position Sensor: Description and Operation

2004 Honda S2000 L4-2.2LSECTION Description and Operation



Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
The TP sensor is a potentiometer connected to the throttle valve shaft. As the throttle position changes, the sensor varies the signal voltage to the ECM. The TP sensor is not replaceable apart from the throttle body.
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