In ETC systems, a vehicle's electronic control unit uses information from the throttle position sensor (TPS), accelerator pedal position sensor (APP sensor), wheel speed sensors, vehicle speed ...

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Electronic throttle control has faced challenges, such as potential unintended acceleration due to software glitches, sensor malfunctions, and electromagnetic interference.

We've already looked at how electronic throttle control works. We showed you that, when a driver pushes his or her gas pedal, an accelerator pedal position sensor (APP) sends a signal to the ECU ...

Electronic Stability Control, or ESC, is designed to prevent a driver’s loss-of-control frequently caused by insufficient traction. The two basic loss-of-tracti ...

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Electronic throttle control is a drive-by-wire system that replaces a conventional cable-actuated throttle body with an electronic set-up. In a conventional throttle configuration, such as that ...

An illuminated or blinking ETC warning light in a modern car indicates a malfunction in the electronic throttle control. Older cars have physical linkages between the throttle pedal and the ...

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) I just set a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) because the accelerator pedal position sensor in the electronic throttle control (ETC) system is giving an incorrect signal.