Glossary / Electrical

throttle position sensor

12 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It tells the car’s computer how much gas to give the engine based on how far you press the accelerator.

Technical Definition

A sensor that measures the position of the throttle valve to help the engine control unit manage fuel and air mixture.

Hear It Discussed

"It's reading off the throttle position sensor when that's unplugged."
Guys Giving Free Car Advice Over The Air You Can Call Too Under The Hood show 13:28

"...the map sensor is perfectly tracking the throttle position sensor. So it's like they're both in unison, which is what's supposed to happen, right?"
2025 Sierra Rally Recap - DWA! Podcast Ep. #904 Driving While Awesome 24:56

"...we changed the throttle visions censor and I got it from Toyota... The question I have... gives the figure of two point three k or less, and the reading I got is point zero one seven... Can..."
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - April 25, 2026 - Hour 2 - The Cost Of Not Knowing What's Broken Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 10:35