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How to change the throttle position on a Chevy Tahoe?

How to change the throttle position on a Chevy Tahoe?

ACDELCO 19259452 Worked perfectly on my 2010 Chevy Tahoe 5.3 Liter. Disconnect NEGATIVE BATT WIRE. unplug wire senson on the throttle body. Remove damage sensor by removing clips. Replace with new one. (Aligned sensor with throttle shaft by moving the throttle butterfly wing) Reconnect clips. Attached sensor wire.

What does an ACDelco throttle position sensor Kit do?

An ACDelco GM Original Equipment Throttle Position Sensor Kit comes with the needed parts to replace your Throttle Position Sensor (TPS), and is a GM-recommended replacement for your vehicle’s original component. The TPS reports the throttle position to the engine control module, which uses the signal to adjust fuel delivery and ignition timing.

What do you need to know about a throttle position sensor?

What Is a Throttle Position Sensor? This vital sensor allows your engine to maintain a proper amount of air. This feature is dependent on the throttle valve. When you press down on the gas pedal, your throttle body unit’s valve opens.

What are the symptoms of a bad throttle / accelerator pedal?

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Throttle/Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor. $79.99 – $89.99. Average rating from 4,829 customers who received a Check Engine Light is on Inspection. The days of having to constantly adjust the throttle cable due to a loose nut on the carburetor are long gone.

Is the throttle body unit on the Chevy Tahoe?

10% OFF $75. Use Code: DIYSAVE10 Online Ship-to-Home Orders Only When you jump into your Tahoe, you expect the engine to fire up strong and for it to give you a smooth ride. However, when you are having issues with the Chevrolet Tahoe throttle body unit, a smooth ride is definitely not what you are going to get.

Why do you need a throttle position sensor?

Average rating from 93 customers who received a Throttle Position Sensor Replacement. The throttle position sensor (TPS) is part of your vehicle’s fuel management system and helps ensure that the correct mixture of air and fuel is delivered to your engine.

How is the gas pedal connected to the throttle body?

Many car makers including GM started installing fly by wire electronic throttle bodies. In those vehicles, the “gas” pedal isn’t connected to the throttle body by a cable. The pedal simply provides an electronic signal, telling the throttle body how much acceleration you’re requesting.

How to do throttle body re-Learn Chevy Malibu?

1) Start the engine and let it idle in park for 3 minutes. During that period the idle may be higher idle than normal. 2) After 3 minutes, turn the engine off and leave it off for 60- seconds. 3) Start the engine again and let it idle in park for 3 minutes one more time. During these run periods you may see a check engine light.

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