What types of throttle position sensors are there?
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Throttle position sensors are installed on the throttle body and are actuated by the throttle shaft. They can be divided into three types: potentiometer type, contact type, and comprehensive type. The throttle position sensor is also known as the throttle opening sensor or throttle switch. Relevant information about the throttle position sensor is as follows: 1. The main function of the throttle position sensor is to detect whether the engine is in idle condition or load condition, and whether it is in acceleration or deceleration condition. It is essentially a variable resistor and several switches installed on the throttle body. 2. The rotating shaft of the resistor is linked with the throttle. It has two contacts: the full-open contact and the idle contact. When the throttle is in the idle position, the idle contact closes and sends an idle condition signal to the computer.