code po121 tps

2008 CHEVROLET 1500
100,000 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHARLES 123
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have replaced TPS but check engine light keeps coming back on.
Aug 13, 2017 at 10:50 AM
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DIESEL&AUTOTECH
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May not be TPS. Check wiring leading up to TPS.
Aug 13, 2017 at 11:26 AM
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STEVE W.
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First thing is to clean the throttle body. Carbon can cause the throttle to hang and the ECM thinks this is a TPS issue because it cannot close fully.

Next is to look at the data coming from the throttle control system, for that you need a scan tool with bi-directional control. With that on there you can wiggle the harness and see if it is a bad wire/loose connection or similar. You can also watch the system to look at the voltages it is seeing from the TPS.


Aug 13, 2017 at 11:47 AM
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DIESEL&AUTOTECH
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I remember there were a lot of issues on those vehicles with wiring they were trying to push for recall. But Steve is right, clean the throttle body first and see..they may have given you a faulty sensor too. Good luck
Aug 14, 2017 at 2:56 AM
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STEVE W.
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Still are pushing for GM to do the replacement TBs and software updates but it is like pushing water with a rake.
Aug 14, 2017 at 8:40 AM