Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor: Description and Operation

2004 Mitsubishi FE639 L4-3.9L DSL TurboSECTION Description and Operation
STRUCTURE AND OPERATION





Accelerator switch
The accelerator switch is integrated in the accelerator pedal position sensor 7. It detects the pressing of accelerator pedal assembly 5.

Accelerator pedal position sensor
Accelerator pedal position sensor 7 detects the movement of the accelerator pedal assembly 5, and sends an electric signal to the electronic governor control unit. Lever 6 of the accelerator pedal position sensor is constantly pulled by the return spring towards idle position D.
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