Does my car have a throttle position sensor

2004 SATURN L300
250,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD
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TERRY3
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Does the car listed above have throttle position sensor?
Apr 23, 2020 at 3:40 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

The sensor is part of the throttle body and cannot be replaced without replacing the entire throttle body.

Why are you thinking you need the sensor? Is there a code?

Roy
Apr 23, 2020 at 6:26 AM
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TERRY3
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No codes. code reader want link. new fuel pump. filter though exhaust was plugged; took apart still no change. tune up, changed cam. sometimes rev to 4 grand then no more. butterfly open sometimes and surges for a second .
Apr 23, 2020 at 7:14 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Okay, did you check the actual fuel pressure?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

I would start there to be sure there is enough pressure for the fuel injectors.

Roy
Apr 23, 2020 at 7:18 AM
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TERRY3
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No car idles perfect. Butterfly isn't opening when pedal is pushed.
Apr 23, 2020 at 7:26 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Okay, how do you rev to 4 grand if the plate does not open?

If the throttle body is bad, it should code.

There is also a pedal sensor that controls throttle. I attached a picture of it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

You will need a real scan tool to monitor the voltages of the system to find the failure.

Roy
Apr 23, 2020 at 7:33 AM