Throttle Position Sensor: Locations

1999 Volkswagen GTI (1W1) V6-2.8L (AAA)SECTION Locations



Throttle Position (TP) Sensor -G69-







Locations:
On a gasoline engine the TP sensor is a component part of the Throttle Valve Control Module -J338-. It can be found on the throttle valve housing (engine).

On a Diesel engine the "throttle valve signal" is generated in the Throttle Position (TP) Sensor -G79- located near the accelerator pedal.
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