Throttle position sensor

Asked by GuruVH6KH Aug 26, 2018 at 11:08 AM about the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I had to change my throttle position sensor I put a
new one in and now my car will not stay started it
will turn over start for like 3 seconds and turn right
back off

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Lamadequeso answered 6 years ago

It's need to be programmed to open at 7 degrees aprox. Or make the RPM between 650 and 750 My recommendations go to a mechanic whom program it. Ok Now there are some GM vehicles that can reprogram it self while driving.

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