What is throttle control transmission?
Electronic throttle control (ETC) is an automobile technology which electronically “connects” the accelerator pedal to the throttle, replacing a mechanical linkage.
What does it mean if the electronic throttle control light comes on?
When there is a problem with your electronic throttle control, your engine is unable to get the correct amounts of fuel and/or air when they are needed. These problems can be caused by a variety of different factors: Electrical or electronic malfunctions in the ETC or engine computer.
Can a bad throttle position sensor cause no start?
The only way a TPS will cause a no-start is if the TPS is busted/stuck, and the TPS is telling the computer that you’ve floored the gas. The computer won’t pulse the injectors, because when you floor the gas (WideOpenThrottle) and crank the engine, the computer goes into “clear flood mode”.
How much does it cost to fix EPC?
There is no fixed price to fix an EPC light because different things can cause it. Usually, it will cost anything between $100 to $400 to fix the EPC light, but it can be more expensive sometimes.
What causes electronic throttle control light to come on?
The electronic throttle control light comes on if there is a problem with this system. When you depress the throttle pedal, the ETC receives an electrical signal and sends command actions to control the throttle’s opening and closing. When this cycle disrupts for some reasons, the ETC light on the dashboard starts flashing.
What does throttle control mean?
Control is the power to influence the course of events. So, throttle control essentially means, how well you influence the course of events on your bike by controlling the flow of fuel to the engine, or controlling the power.
Where is electronic throttle control?
The electronic throttle body (ETC stands for electronic throttle control) is located down low in the front of the car… just follow the fresh air duct.
What is the cost of electronic throttle control?
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