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BWD Throttle Position Sensor

Part No. EC3048P Warranty  

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BWD throttle position sensors maintain specific installed outputs to match OE rather than adjustable consolidated designs. The circuits are printed on flexible polyimide film or ceramic-based substrates for excellent dimensional stability and for the prevention of electrical performance drift.
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BWDThrottle Position Sensor
 
4.7

(based on 12 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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    (8)

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    (4)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (9)
  • Durable (3)
  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Small cars (7)
    • Large cars (4)
    • Trucks (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual driver (5)
      • Was this a gift?:
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    5.0

    Great product!

    By AVoctane

    from Weslaco, TX

    About Me Auto Enthusiast, Casual Driver, Competitive Driver

    Verified Buyer
    Level 1

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy To Use
    • High-Performance
    • Lightweight
    • Versatile

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Small Cars
      • Trans Am

      Comments about BWD Throttle Position Sensor:

      I used it in my 1999 LS1 trans am, the reason was cause I had a high idle after driving randomly.
      The installation was easy like 1-2 mins max.
      I have nothing negative about this product, it's a good brand, great product, great price and most all great warranty!

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      • No

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      4.0

      it runs

      By scott

      from Old Lyme ct.

      Verified Buyer
      Level 1

      Pros

      • Easy To Use

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about BWD Throttle Position Sensor:

          it works

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Throttle position sensor

          By joe

          from milw wisc

          About Me Casual Driver

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          Verified Buyer
          Level 1

          Pros

          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about BWD Throttle Position Sensor:

              Would excel to 3 rpm on start

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              • No

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              (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Works just fine!

              By Timmer56021

              from Courtland, MN

              Verified Buyer
              Level 3

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Exact fit
              • Good price
              • Works Fine

              Cons

              • Could Include Mount Screw

              Best Uses

              • Small Cars

              Comments about BWD Throttle Position Sensor:

              Selected it for the price, and read prior reviews - but it works just fine in my 2001 Cavalier. 2 Torx screws install, didn't need to remove a lot of junk to get to it. You need to re-use screws from the vehicle,though, as it does not come with any replacements. I'd like to see two new screws included, in case you drop one or if one gets damaged. Sensor mounted quickly and in exact position, I did it in the parking lot at work. It took care of my transmission shifting problem (trac loc light was coming on intermittently).

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              • No

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              (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              So far, so good

              By Stove tech

              from Windham, ME

              About Me Truck Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer
              Level 2

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Exact fit

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Replacement part

                Comments about BWD Throttle Position Sensor:

                This part fit perfectly and was easy to install. I will see how durable it is after it is subjected to use and seasonal temperature changes.

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                • No

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                (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Good Part

                By Mud

                from Texas

                About Me Auto Enthusiast, Mechanic

                Verified Buyer
                3 or more reviews submitted

                Pros

                • Easy To Use

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Large Cars
                  • Small Cars
                  • Trucks

                  Comments about BWD Throttle Position Sensor:

                  Good quality product, calibration was correct, fit exactly like OEM.

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                  • No

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                  (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  east too install

                  By Larry

                  from Llewellyn,Pa

                  About Me Casual Driver

                  Verified Buyer
                  3 or more reviews submitted

                  Pros

                  • Durable
                  • Easy To Use

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Large Cars
                    • Small Cars
                    • Trucks

                    Comments about BWD Throttle Position Sensor:

                    it did not cure my problem although several people even at Auto Zone said that what it was and I was too not I still puzzle by what my hesitation problem is when I drive and shut it off for 5-45 minutes and pull out it sputters and backfires through fuel intake for a little bit and them takes off after a few seconds It is really bad though if I am on a hill and it just idles I wonder if it si not something too do with the idle

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                    (3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Great product

                    By grease simian

                    from USA

                    About Me Casual Driver

                    Verified Buyer
                    Helpful Reviewer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Use

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Large Cars
                      • Small Cars
                      • Trucks

                      Comments about BWD Throttle Position Sensor:

                      Using vehicle part match it was an exact fit and solved my trucks hesitating issue.

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                      • No

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                      (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      works as good as the original

                      By bill

                      from 29576

                      About Me Casual Driver

                      Pros

                      • Durable
                      • Easy To Use
                      • Lightweight
                      • Versatile

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Large Cars
                        • Small Cars
                        • Trucks

                        Comments about BWD Throttle Position Sensor:

                        it worked where the oringal was tested bad

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                        • No

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                        (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        5.0

                        fits exat

                        By bob

                        from west allis

                        About Me Truck Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer
                        Level 1

                        Pros

                        • Easy To Use

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about BWD Throttle Position Sensor:

                            fits perfict easy to install

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                            • No

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                            • Q:

                              Are fuel system adjustments required after installation of the throttle position sensor?
                              Asked on 11/15/2012 by Dave from Lapeer MI

                              1 answer

                              • CUSTOMER CARE

                                A:

                                Yes, the throttle position sensor (TPS) needs to adjusted properly after installation as proper adjustment of the TPS is critical for engine performance, fuel economy, and emissions. An improperly adjusted TPS effects many other inputs and outputs from the ECU (Engine Control Unit), many of which would not even logically point to the TPS.
                                For compatibility of this part with your vehicle, please provide your vehicle make, model and engine specification.
                                For any further assistance, please feel free to call us at 1-877-238-2623 or visit your nearest Advance Auto Parts store and our representatives would be more than happy to assist you.

                                Answered on 11/16/2012 by Aaron from AAP
                            • Q:

                              I have a 96 Chevy 1500 2 wheel dive. Not sure if this part will fix my problem.Starts fine, idles fine. When im driving around town it runs fine,except early mornings. When it warms up and try to pass or pull anything up a hill. It baugs down. like it is choking to much. I have changed fuel filter,plugs,wires,distributor cap,rottor button, and cam position sensor. can you help please. Thank You Tommy J
                              Asked on 9/16/2012 by Tommy Lee from Portland Tn

                              1 answer

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                                A:

                                It might be the problem. However, I would suggest taking your vehicle to a certified mechanic for a proper diagnosis before buying and having parts installed that may not (solve/be) the problem.

                                Answered on 9/17/2012 by Aaron from AAP
                            • Q:

                              will this solve my shifting prolbems on my 96 jimmy ? it shifts hard then it doesnt have no passing gear
                              Asked on 9/6/2012 by RAGMAN from Blue Ridge GA.

                              1 answer

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                                A:

                                The throttle position sensors could possibly be the problem. However, without the presence of your vehicle we would not be able to properly diagnose it nor provide you with a 100% answer. We would suggest that you take your vehicle to a certified mechanic for further diagnosis.

                                Answered on 9/7/2012 by Steve from AAP
                            • Q:

                              what would be the symptoms if this part was bad as far as running my engine
                              Asked on 7/22/2012 by jimmy from evarts,ky

                              1 answer

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                                A:

                                Symptoms of a malfunctioning Throttle Position Sensor (TPS): Bucking and jerking of the car, Idle surging of the car, Sudden stalling of the car engine, Hesitation while the driver of the car is trying to accelerate, sudden surge in car's speed while driving on the highway. Also due to faulty TPS: Engine Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) can be turned on, Driver of a car may experiences difficulty while changing gears, Fuel economy of the car drops drastically and can cause difficulty in setting base ignition-timing of the car.
                                For compatibility of this part with your vehicle, please provide your vehicle make, model and engine specification.
                                For any further assistance, please feel free to call us at 1-877-238-2623 or visit your nearest Advance Auto Parts store and our representatives would be more than happy to assist you.

                                Answered on 7/23/2012 by Aaron from AAP
                            • Q:

                              Someone recommended me the "Throttle Body Sensor" for my mini-van Chevy Venture 1998 which has speedy and acceleration problems when I start the enginee. Is this the Sensor needed to fix this problem?
                              Thanks in advance for your prompt reply.
                              Asked on 6/5/2012 by Marie from Orlando, Fl

                              1 answer

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                                A:

                                Yes, this is the part that you are looking for and this BWD Throttle Position Sensor - Part No. EC3048P fits your 1998 Chevrolet Venture.

                                Answered on 6/6/2012 by Steve from AAP
                            • Q:

                              where is this part at on this vehical
                              Asked on 4/14/2012 by danny from cincinnati oh

                              1 answer

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                                A:

                                The throttle position sensor (TPS) on most vehicles is located in the engine compartment. It is attached to the throttle body on the top of the engine.

                                Answered on 4/16/2012 by Dennis from AAP
                            • Q:

                              Will this part stop it from skipping
                              Asked on 3/17/2012 by Anonymous

                              1 answer

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                                A:

                                A throttle position sensor (TPS) is a sensor used to monitor the position of the throttle in an internal combustion engine. The sensor is usually located on the butterfly spindle so that it can directly monitor the position of the throttle valve butterfly.The sensor is usually a potentiometer, and therefore provides a variable resistance dependent upon the position of the butterfly valve (and hence throttle position).The sensor signal is used by the engine control unit (ECU) as an input to its control system. The ignition timing and fuel injection timing (and potentially other parameters) are altered depending upon the position of the throttle, and also depending on the rate of change of that position. For example, in fuel injected engines, in order to avoid stalling, extra fuel may be injected if the throttle is opened rapidly (mimicking the accelerator pump of carburetor systems).

                                Answered on 3/18/2012 by Vincent from AAP
                            • Q:

                              car starts then stalls out 2001 S10 could this sensor do that
                              Asked on 12/22/2011 by Anonymous

                              1 answer

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                                A:

                                Yes, the throttle position sensor should be the problem in your 2001 S10. However, I would suggest taking your vehicle to a certified mechanic for a proper diagnosis before buying and having parts installed that may not (solve/be) the problem.

                                Answered on 12/22/2011 by Vincent from AAP
                            • Q:

                              will this fix start & kill problem have replaced fuel pump&fuel injectors
                              Asked on 11/11/2011 by dabber from wi.

                              2 answers

                              • A:

                                start and stoprun

                                Answered on 7/7/2012 by rich from hopkinsville
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                                A:

                                If you could please include the year, make, model and engine specification of the vehicle and we would be better able to assist you.

                                Answered on 11/11/2011 by Aaron from AAP
                            • Q:

                              I have an '03 Pontiac Grand Am GT (3.4L). Problems are hesitation under acceleration, lack of power (and bogs down under load), transmission inconsistent shifting, check eng. light on, & decreased fuel mileage. Have replaced EGR valve, ICM (misfires in #1 & 5 cylinders), has new plugs, wires, and pcv valve. What's the possibility of a bad TPS?
                              Asked on 10/22/2011 by Dave from Palm Bay, Fla.

                              2 answers

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                                A:

                                Symptoms of a malfunctioning Throttle Position Sensor (TPS): Bucking and jerking of the car, Idle surging of the car, Sudden stalling of the car engine, Hesitation while the driver of the car is trying to accelerate, sudden surge in car's speed while driving on the highway. Also due to faulty TPS: Engine Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) can be turned on, Driver of a car may experiences difficulty while changing gears, Fuel economy of the car drops drastically and can cause difficulty in setting base ignition-timing of the car.

                                Answered on 10/23/2011 by Aaron from AAP
                              • A:

                                Thanks for your reply Aaron. Found out what the problem was this past weekend. New ICM solved misfire problem. Bad cat converter was the reason for the other problems. replaced it and now the car has its balls back!

                                Answered on 10/24/2011 by Dave from Palm Bay, Fla.
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