How do I know if I need a new throttle position sensor?

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Throttle Position Sensor

Car won’t accelerate, lacks power when accelerating, or accelerates itself.
Engine won’t idle smoothly, idles too slowly, or stalls.
Car accelerates, but won’t exceed a relatively low speed, or shift up.

How to buy a good quality throttle position sensor?

It’s best to get the advice of YourMechanic as far as which one is best suited for your car. YourMechanic supplies top-quality throttle position sensors to our certified mobile technicians. We can also install a throttle position sensor that you’ve purchased.

What do you need to know about electronic throttle control?

An Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) is a technology for automobile vehicles, which connects the gas pedal to your throttle electronically, restoring the mechanical link.

What does it mean when your throttle control light comes on?

When the electronic throttle light comes on while driving, it may be a warning sign that your vehicle needs repair, especially from the throttle control system. You might not see white smoke coming out from the engine of your vehicle.

How is the throttle control connected to the gas pedal?

The gas pedal controls the job of your throttle control. In old vehicles, the gas pedal is connected by a cable that links it to the engine and is joined to a linkage fixed to the carburetor or throttle body.

What do you need to know about throttle position sensor?

Keeping on top of throttle position sensor issues can save you a lot of money over the long term as well as ensure that your ride is smooth and safe. What Is a Throttle Position Sensor? The throttle position sensor is located inside the engine of your car and the purpose of it is to monitor the air intake of your engine.

Can a bad throttle position sensor cause a car to shake?

A bad throttle position sensor can cause other issues on your car if left unattended. That’s right! If the sensor is faulty, it will cause your car to shake heavily. Eventually, if this issue is left unattended it will put major stress on your motor and transmission mounts to the point where they will give out and will need replacement.

How much does it cost to fix a throttle sensor?

A throttle sensor is no motor swap but it could still get tricky. Depending on what type of vehicle you have this job could get expensive. If your vehicle has the throttle out in the open in a visible and accessible area then the job shouldn’t be too hard and it could cost you under $500 fix with parts and labor.

What happens when the throttle gets stuck in an open position?

When the throttle gets stuck in an open position than your vehicle will receive too much air and cause it to have a high or fluctuating idle. What are signs of a bad Throttle Position Sensor? Acceleration issues: A bad TPS may cause all sorts of power issues. Your engine may start up but it will have little to no power and it causes it to shut off.