YOU HAVE a 03-72le transmission and its all electronic.the car has to be taken in to be diagnoised.more electronics even engine electicals can cause your trans to shift hard.take you car to a reputable transmission shop
how to adjust the trottle position on a 1999 kia sportage
side of block under throttle body housing.
It has to be replaced. no adjustments.
The Throttle Position Sensor is conneceted to the end of the Throttle Shaft inside the Throttle Body. P.S. The Throttle Position Sensor is part of the Throttle Body and must be replaced as a unit. Hope this helps ya.
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The throttle position sensor determines the amount of throttle used when the engine is running at various speeds. If the sensor is faulty, it can be replaced by ordering a new part.
The throttle position sensor is actually apart of the throttle plate actuator assembly and must be replaced as a unit.
Bad Throttle Position Sensor
The Throttle Position sensor measures the throttle position, which is controlled by the gas pedal. It is used to determine engine load and if it fails it can cause automatic transmission shifting problems.
possibly the throttle position sensor the sensor will also change the shifting pattern
The OBD code p1221 indicates a bad throttle position sensor. Sometimes cleaning the throttle body will clear this code. If that does not work the sensor will need to be replaced.
To check the throttle sensor on a Cadillac Fleetwood, first ensure the vehicle is turned off and disconnect the battery. Next, locate the throttle position sensor (TPS) on the throttle body and use a multimeter to measure the voltage at the sensor's electrical connector while moving the throttle plate. The voltage should change smoothly as the throttle opens and closes. If the readings are inconsistent or out of the specified range, the sensor may need to be replaced.