How to remove and install the Throttle Position Sensor on Kia Spectra?

Before you remove the sensor, disconnect the electricity from its connection and take out the screws holding it in place. Then, pull the sensor away. Match the flat side on the moving part of the sensor to the matching flat side on the throttle plate's shaft before you put the TP sensor in. Installation is otherwise the reverse of removal.

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Kia Spectra Sensor Assembly-Throttle
Part Number: 3517022600
$54.29 MSRP: $78.33
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly-Throttle Position; Actuator, Throttle Position Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2009 Kia Spectra | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.0L, 2.0L - Beta | 4 Door Sedan, 5 Door Sedan, Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Spectra Sensor-Throttle Switch
Part Number: 0K24718911
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly-Throttle Position; Throttle Position Sensor
- Manufacturer Note: 2000CC
- Replaces: 0K30A18911, 0K01118911
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2004 Kia Spectra | Low Grade, Middle Grade | 1.8L | 4 Door Sedan, 5 Door Sedan
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Kia Spectra Sensor-THPOSITION
Part Number: 0K30A18911
$54.68 MSRP: $74.70
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly-Throttle Position
- Manufacturer Note: SELECTIVE USE
- Replaced by: 0K24718911
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2004 Kia Spectra | Low Grade, Middle Grade | 1.8L | 4 Door Sedan

Kia Spectra Throttle Position Sensor

The Kia Spectra Throttle Position Sensor is responsible for helping the engine computer make the exact decision about how much fuel to spray in the engine by reporting the angle of the throttle plate in real time. Mounted on the throttle shaft, this Throttle Position Sensor converts small variations in pedal input into a series of voltage signals that are compared with airflow and other data by the ECU several times each second to keep acceleration smooth and mileage respectable for Kia drivers. Early Spectra models employed a contact style Throttle Position Sensor, which is based on a wiper that slides over a resistive strip, an easily worn-out style that can send erratic data, causing poor fuel economy and power. Later Spectra editions applied a non-contact Hall-effect or magnetoresistive Throttle Position Sensor that detects magnetic field shift without friction and is thus much more durable and can withstand engine heat much better. Both versions have the same goal, but the new layout is designed to avoid sudden drop-outs that occur when a worn potentiometer fails, which allows a faulty unit to be replaced quickly and saves the Kia engine from harsh stumbles and maintains a healthy driving experience. When warning signs appear, a new Throttle Position Sensor allows normal response within minutes. The upgrade is commensurate with wider advances in electronic throttle control by Kia.

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Kia Spectra Throttle Position Sensor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Sensor Assembly-Throttle
3517022600
Q: How to remove and install the Throttle Position Sensor on Kia Spectra?
A:
Before you remove the sensor, disconnect the electricity from its connection and take out the screws holding it in place. Then, pull the sensor away. Match the flat side on the moving part of the sensor to the matching flat side on the throttle plate's shaft before you put the TP sensor in. Installation is otherwise the reverse of removal.