What is a subaru TGV sensor?
This sensor detects the position of both the Tumble Generator Valve, and the Throttle Position Sensor on Subaru EJ20 cars. Two of these sensors are used to track the position of the TGVs, and on 2002-2005 WRX, one reports the throttle position. A dead TGV sensor will result in a P1086 or P1088 “Check Engine” code.
Why do TGV deletes?
The primary purpose of a TGV delete is to remove the divider bar and butterfly valve inside the TGV assembly to improve airflow to your engine. HP gain is 12 HP. This figure is highly debated as different manufacturers use different dynos with different cars with different levels of mods.
Will TGV delete pass emissions?
TGV deletes will not hurt you since they are for cold starts. If your car is at operating temp during an inspection the TGVs are transparent…… unless the inspectors actually get into the engine bay and look for the hardware itself.
Is the Subaru TGV / TPS sensor compatible with the car?
Subaru OEM TGV/TPS Sensor. Compatible with car: This sensor detects the position of both the Tumble Generator Valve and the Throttle Position Sensor. There are three on the car in total; two track the position of the TGVs, and one reports the throttle position.
What is the TGV sensor on a 2005 WRX?
Two of these sensors are used to track the position of the TGVs, and on 2002-2005 WRX, one reports the throttle position. We often see the TGV sensor closest to the turbo damaged during turbo swaps; a sharp tap with a wrench is often enough to kill the sensor. A dead TGV sensor will result in a P1086 or P1088 “Check Engine” code.
How does the sensor work on a Subaru EJ20?
Learn more This sensor detects the position of both the Tumble Generator Valve, and the Throttle Position Sensor on EJ20 cars. Two of these sensors are used to track the position of the TGVs, and on 2002-2005 WRX, one reports the throttle position.
Can a damaged TGV sensor cause a check engine code?
We often see the TGV sensor closest to the turbo damaged during turbo swaps; a sharp tap with a wrench is often enough to kill the sensor. A dead TGV sensor will result in a P1086 or P1088 “Check Engine” code. Fits all 2002-2007 Subaru WRX and WRX STI.