Throttle position sensor, throttle body reprogram

Tiny
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I have the car listed above, 3.5L V6. My throttle position sensor went bad so I changed it out. I had to change the whole throttle body out because the TPS is connected to it. Is it true that you have to reprogram it? Because after I put the new one on it still is acting the same way as the old one did.
Sunday, July 22nd, 2012 AT 3:57 PM

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Tiny
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Chances are the old one was okay and it is the throttle pedal position switch that is the problem. can you tell me if there are any codes?

Here is a guide to help you get started:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

Cheers
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2012 AT 4:25 PM
Tiny
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The codes I got were P2173, P0123, P0222, P2111. So you need a scan tool you cannot do it yourself manually?
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2012 AT 6:26 PM
Tiny
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You do not need to have it programmed in it should relearn itself after a driving a few miles. You might need to keep your foot on the gas a little while it is calibrating.
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2012 AT 7:08 PM
Tiny
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Before I changed out the throttle body/TPS I cleaned it out with throttle body cleaner it did not work. Then I got fuel injector cleaner and sprayed it on all the vacuum lines and around the intake manifold and there was no leaks.
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2012 AT 10:12 PM
Tiny
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P0123-TPS 1 circuit high.
P0222-TPS 2 circuit low
P2111-Electronic throttle control unable to close.
P2173-High airflow/vacuum leak detected (slow accumulation).
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Friday, September 7th, 2012 AT 2:36 AM
Tiny
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I had this problem and the throttle actuator fixed it. I found a used one for $100.00 and all set, no relearn, runs perfect.
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Saturday, April 21st, 2018 AT 2:06 PM
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I want to replace it, but I need to know its location, before I start taking things apart.
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 AT 6:28 PM (Merged)
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Hello, I am Danny.

I have attached a picture for position sensor. It is attached to the gas pedal assembly. The electrical harness disconnects at location on picture #1.
There is also one as part of the throttle body, it would depend on the exact code

Hope this helps and feel free to ask if you have any other questions. Thanks for using 2carPros. Com. Danny-
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 AT 6:28 PM (Merged)
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I have a 2007 chrysler 300 limited car. My engine light came on and it indicated that the electronic throttle control and on the other side it have shown a picture of a car with tire marks on it. Also my car engine runs high and low that I have to put my car in park and turn my car off and the restart it. Someone told me that it is also known as the throttle position sensor. Tell me is that the right piece that I am speaking of, if so where would you recommend I buy it from.
Thank you for your time
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 AT 6:28 PM (Merged)
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So what does that mean when that light show?
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 AT 6:28 PM (Merged)
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Have the accelerator pedal sensor, manifold absolute pressure sensor checked and tested -its not listed having a TPS sensor
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 AT 6:28 PM (Merged)
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I have a 2007 chrysler 300 touring car. My engine light came on and it indicated that the electronic throttle control and on the other side it have shown a picture of a car with tire marks on it. Also my car engine runs high and low that I have to put my car in park and turn my car off and the restart it. Someone told me that it is also known as the throttle position sensor. Tell me is that the right piece that I am speaking of, if so where would you recommend I buy it from.
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 AT 6:28 PM (Merged)
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You need to have your car scanned for codes and let me know what the exact code numbers are not ode descriptions? That's are starting point from the info you gave I can't tell you what your car needs.
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 AT 6:28 PM (Merged)
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Please I need help, I've been having so much h problems with my etc light. The lighting volt keep coming out. I've inpected the ground wires, checked for leaks, installed a brand new EGR valve, throttle throttle body. Checked for. Urned or bad wires. I need help can someone help me
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 AT 6:28 PM (Merged)
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Also can the coolent sensor set the lighting volt out and affect the throttle body
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 AT 6:28 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The first thing I need from you is for you to have it scanned for codes?Then let me know the exact code numbers not code descriptions in the engine computer. That's are starting point so we have a idea what the lights are all about. Also I wouldn't see a coolant sensor effectt the throttle body except maybe the idle.
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 AT 6:28 PM (Merged)
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It keep throuwing p0016 p2112 2 codes.
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 AT 6:28 PM (Merged)
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I would like to explain in detail what I have done. When all this started codes p0016 and p2112 kept coming out. I checked for ground wire not properly touching. Send and clened all confections to ground (everything)
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 AT 6:28 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Kept happening so I went out and bought a brand new electric throttle body. Properly installed it and it kept coming out.
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 AT 6:28 PM (Merged)
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Lighting volt
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