O’Reilly – K20 K24 K Series Throttle Position Sensor TPS for Honda Acura RSX Civic K Swap

The function of the throttle position sensor. aka TPS. is to supply information to the car’s computer about the position of the car’s throttle. It contains electro-mechanical moving parts which are prone to wear and tear. which eventually add to the cost of car repairs. Malfunctioning of a TPS can result in improper data being fed to the car’s computer. which monitors engine performance. in respect to the fuel efficiency of the car. A damaged. malfunctioning TPS can cause variety of symptoms.

Symptoms of a Defective TPS:

• Bucking/jerking of car
• Idle surging of car
• Sudden stalling of engine
• Hesitation/Delay while trying to accelerate
• Sudden surge in car’s speed while driving on the highway