2002-2005 Kia Sedona Throttle Position Sensor Replacement

2002-2005 Kia Sedona Throttle Position Sensor Replacement

UPDATE #1: Kinda important – Before removing the old throttle position sensor, snap a photo of its position with your phone and try to match the old one’s po…

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Aqeel Rasheed says:

Are the sensors in the same locations on a 08 model and are there 6 total that need to be replaced?

Jerry Ferguson says:

It would sort of stutter and surge upon acceleration. I replaced the TPS and it helped the problem dramatically, but didn’t totally fix the spotty/inconsistent acceleration. Replacing the spark plugs (again) fixed the problem fully. So if TPS doesn’t solve the problem on its own, you’ll need to do the plugs. The front 3 are easy, but the back 3 are a freaking nightmare to get to.

Jerry Ferguson says:

Sorry for the late response, but for those that are wondering, you do need to carefully note the position of the original sensor before you remove it, because I think the new one needs to be in the same position. Although, I forgot this, and mine turned out just fine and passed emissions.

david r says:

i would like to know the same

danielc365 says:

Funny how car companies put that plastic cover to pretty things up and when you remove it the engine is ugly as fuck lol.

Binglung says:

amazing that kia puts parts on that dont even last 10 years….on another note, that engine compartment is freakin dirty dude. you must live on a dirt road or somethin…

Jason King says:

Thanks for the video. I am needing to replace this on my Moms van and wasn’t sure where it was located. Now I know. Once again, thanks for the video.

jajaid6 says:

do you have to reset anything after replacing this or just plug it in and go?

Darrel D. says:

Perfect, Thanks for the Video.

Jose Caban says:

What was your sedona doing before you replaced the tps? Mine sometimes doesnt respond when you press the accelerator and someone told me it could be the tsp

Jamalsneed44 says:

I sold my kia sedona cuz da tps didnt want 2 com off

Michael Schaaf says:

Dude, or sir. You are schnizzle dizzle! Thank you very much for this simple and extremely clear, and informative video. THANK YOU!!!

Eric Boggan says:

Thanks for the info although i don’t know why Kia would use screws and not bolts. Devil of a time gettin em off.

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