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When to replace a GM Electronic throttle body?

When to replace a GM Electronic throttle body?

The local GM dealerships have always recommended replacing the connector for several years now to their service customers (when an Electronic Throttle Body is replaced by their service department). Well, this is a recommendation that you should follow too.

How to replace the throttle position sensor system in GMC?

Replacing the sensor is essential for good performance. Turn off the engine and raise the hood of the GMC vehicle. In most cases, remove the air cleaner that covers the throttle body. Locate the accelerator linkage. Just opposite the throttle lever, on the opposite side of the throttle body, the throttle position sensor is located.

What are the components of the GM throttle body?

There are three major components of the GM Electronic Throttle Body and they are: Throttle body. Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module. And Accelerator Pedal Assembly. In this section, we’ll focus on the Electronic Throttle Body.

Which is the throttle actuator in a GMC Sierra?

The Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) Module is the brain behind the Electronic Throttle Control System in the GM 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L engines covered by this article.

Replacing the sensor is essential for good performance. Turn off the engine and raise the hood of the GMC vehicle. In most cases, remove the air cleaner that covers the throttle body. Locate the accelerator linkage. Just opposite the throttle lever, on the opposite side of the throttle body, the throttle position sensor is located.

The local GM dealerships have always recommended replacing the connector for several years now to their service customers (when an Electronic Throttle Body is replaced by their service department). Well, this is a recommendation that you should follow too.

The Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) Module is the brain behind the Electronic Throttle Control System in the GM 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L engines covered by this article.

What happens when the throttle pedal moves on a GMC?

When the throttle pedal moves, the throttle sensor also moves in direct response to the driver commands. As the throttle moves, a voltage signal ranging from 0.5 volts to 5.0 volts is sent to the engine computer.

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Ruth Doyle