2003 DODGE RAM Throttle Position Sensor

5.7L V-8
The Throttle Control Cable on the 5.7L V-8 engine
connects the accelerator pedal to the Accelerator
Pedal Position Sensor (APPS). A separate mechanical
cable is not routed to the throttle body.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage or kink cable
core wire (within cable sheathing) while servicing
accelerator pedal, cables or APPS.
(1) From inside vehicle, hold up accelerator pedal.
Remove plastic cable retainer and throttle cable core
wire from upper end of pedal arm (Fig. 1). The plas-
tic cable retainer snaps into pedal arm.
(2) Remove cable core wire at pedal arm.
(3) Remove APPS. Refer to Accelerator Pedal Posi-
tion Sensor (APPS) Removal / Installation.
(4) From inside vehicle, remove cable clip (Fig. 1).
(5) Remove cable housing from dash panel and
pull cable into engine compartment.
(6) Remove cable housing at APPS bracket by
pressing on release tab with a small screwdriver.To
prevent cable housing breakage, press on tab
only enough to release cable from APPS
bracket.
5.9L V-8
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage or kink cable
core wire (within cable sheathing) while servicing
accelerator pedal or cables.
(1) From inside vehicle, hold up accelerator pedal.
Remove plastic cable retainer and throttle cable core
wire from upper end of pedal arm (Fig. 1). The plas-
tic cable retainer snaps into pedal arm.
(2) Remove cable core wire at pedal arm.
(3) Remove air resonator at throttle body.
(4) From inside vehicle, remove cable clip (Fig. 1).
(5) Remove cable housing from dash panel and
pull cable into engine compartment.
(6) Disconnect cable from routing/holddown clip.
(7) Slip cable end rearward from pin on throttle
body (Fig. 53).
(8) Remove cable housing at throttle body mount-
ing bracket by pressing on release tab with a small
screwdriver (Fig. 54).To prevent cable housing
breakage, press on tab only enough to release
cable from bracket.Lift cable housing straight up
from bracket while pressing on release tab. Remove
throttle cable from vehicle.
Fig. 51 ACCELERATOR CABLE AT BELL CRANK -
4.7L V-8
1 - THROTTLE BODY
2 - SPEED CONTROL CABLE CONNECTOR
3 - OFF
4 - OFF
5 - ACCELERATOR CABLE CONNECTOR
6 - CABLE CAM
7 - BELLCRANK
Fig. 52 ACCELERATOR CABLE RELEASE TAB -
4.7L V-8
1 - ACCELERATOR CABLE
2 - PLASTIC CABLE MOUNT
3 - PRESS TAB FOR REMOVAL
4 - CABLE BRACKET
5 - SLIDE FOR REMOVAL
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THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (Continued)

(4) From inside vehicle, install metal clip holding
cable to dashpanel (Fig. 1).
(5) From inside vehicle, slide throttle cable core
wire into opening (slot) in top of pedal arm.
(6) Push plastic cable retainer (clip) into pedal arm
opening until it snaps in place.
(7) Install air resonator tube to throttle body.
(8) Before starting engine, operate accelerator
pedal to check for any binding.
4.7L V-8
(1) Slide accelerator cable plastic mount into
bracket. Continue sliding until tab (Fig. 52) is
aligned to hole in mounting bracket.
(2) Route accelerator cable over top of cable cam.
(3) Connect cable end to throttle body bellcrank
pin (snaps on rearward).
(4) Slide rubber grommet away from plastic cable
housing.
(5) Install rubber grommet into dash panel until
seated.
(6) Push cable housing into rubber grommet and
through opening in dash panel.
(7) From inside vehicle, install clip holding cable
to dashpanel (Fig. 1).
(8) From inside vehicle, slide throttle cable core
wire into opening in top of pedal arm.
(9) Push cable retainer (clip) into pedal arm open-
ing until it snaps in place.
(10) Snap cable into dashpanel routing clip.
(11) Install air resonator tube to throttle body.
(12) Before starting engine, operate accelerator
pedal to check for any binding.
5.7L V-8
(1) Attach cable to Accelerator Pedal Position Sen-
sor (APPS). Refer to APPS Removal / Installation.
(2) Push cable housing into rubber grommet and
through opening in dash panel.
(3) From inside vehicle, install clip holding cable
to dashpanel (Fig. 1).
(4) From inside vehicle, slide throttle cable core
wire into opening in top of pedal arm.
(5) Push cable retainer (clip) into pedal arm open-
ing until it snaps in place.
(6) Before starting engine, operate accelerator
pedal to check for any binding.
(7) If necessary, use DRB IIItScan Tool to erase
any APPS Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) from
PCM.
5.9L V-8
(1) Slide accelerator cable plastic mount into throt-
tle body mounting bracket. Continue sliding until
release tab (Fig. 54) is aligned to hole in mounting
bracket.(2) Hold throttle in wide open position. While held
in this position, slide throttle cable pin into throttle
body bellcrank.
(3) Push cable housing into rubber grommet and
through opening in dash panel.
(4) From inside vehicle, install metal clip holding
cable to dashpanel (Fig. 1).
(5) From inside vehicle, slide throttle cable core
wire into opening (slot) in top of pedal arm.
(6) Push plastic cable retainer (clip) into pedal arm
opening until it snaps in place.
(7) Install air resonator tube to throttle body.
(8) Before starting engine, operate accelerator
pedal to check for any binding.
8.0L V-10
(1) Connect cable end socket to throttle body lever
ball (snaps on) (Fig. 55).
(2) Connect cable to throttle body mounting
bracket (push down and lock)
(3) Install the remaining cable housing end into
and through the dash panel opening (snaps into posi-
tion). The two plastic pinch tabs (Fig. 1) should lock
the cable to dash panel.
(4) From inside the vehicle, hold up the accelera-
tor pedal. Install the throttle cable core wire and
plastic cable retainer into and through the upper end
of the pedal arm (the plastic retainer is snapped into
the pedal arm). When installing the plastic retainer
to the accelerator pedal arm, note the index tab on
the pedal arm (Fig. 1). Align the index slot on the
plastic cable retainer to this index tab.
(5) Install air resonator tube to throttle body.
(6) Before starting engine, operate accelerator
pedal to check for any binding.
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
The 3-wire Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) is
mounted on the throttle body and is connected to the
throttle blade shaft.
The 5.7L V-8 engine does not use a separate TPS
on the throttle body.
OPERATION
The 5.7L V-8 engine does not use a separate Throt-
tle Position Sensor (TPS) on the throttle body.
The 3±wire TPS provides the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) with an input signal (voltage) that
represents the throttle blade position of the throttle
body. The sensor is connected to the throttle blade
shaft. As the position of the throttle blade changes,
the output voltage of the TPS changes.
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THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (Continued)

The PCM supplies approximately 5 volts to the
TPS. The TPS output voltage (input signal to the
PCM) represents the throttle blade position. The
PCM receives an input signal voltage from the TPS.
This will vary in an approximate range of from .26
volts at minimum throttle opening (idle), to 4.49 volts
at wide open throttle. Along with inputs from other
sensors, the PCM uses the TPS input to determine
current engine operating conditions. In response to
engine operating conditions, the PCM will adjust fuel
injector pulse width and ignition timing.
The PCM needs to identify the actions and position
of the throttle blade at all times. This information is
needed to assist in performing the following calcula-
tions:
²Ignition timing advance
²Fuel injection pulse-width
²Idle (learned value or minimum TPS)
²Off-idle (0.06 volt)
²Wide Open Throttle (WOT) open loop (2.608
volts above learned idle voltage)
²Deceleration fuel lean out
²Fuel cutoff during cranking at WOT (2.608 volts
above learned idle voltage)
²A/C WOT cutoff (certain automatic transmis-
sions only)
REMOVAL
3.7L V6
The Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) is mounted to
the throttle body (Fig. 56), or (Fig. 57).
(1) Remove air resonator tube at throttle body.
(2) Disconnect TPS electrical connector.
(3) Remove 2 TPS mounting screws.
(4) Remove TPS.
4.7L V-8
The TPS is located on the throttle body (Fig. 58).
(1) Remove air duct and tube at throttle body.
(2) Disconnect TPS electrical connector.
(3) Remove two TPS mounting bolts (screws) (Fig.
58).
(4) Remove TPS from throttle body.
5.7L V-8
The 5.7L V-8 engine does not use a separate Throt-
tle Position Sensor (TPS) on the throttle body.
5.9L V-8
The TPS is located on the side of the throttle body
(Fig. 59).
(1) Remove air intake tube at throttle body.
(2) Disconnect TPS electrical connector.
(3) Remove two TPS mounting bolts (Fig. 59).
(4) Remove TPS from throttle body.
8.0L V-10
The TPS is located on the side of the throttle body
(Fig. 60).
(1) Remove air plenum.
(2) Disconnect TPS electrical connector.
Fig. 56 TPS LOCATION - 3.7L V-6
1 - THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)
2 - MOUNTING SCREWS
3 - IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR (IAC)
4 - MOUNTING SCREWS
Fig. 57 TPS INSTALLATION - 3.7 V-6
1 - THROTTLE BODY
2 - TPS
3 - THROTTLE BODY SHAFT
4 - SOCKET LOCATING TANGS
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THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (Continued)

(3) Remove two TPS mounting bolts (Fig. 60).
(4) Remove TPS from throttle body.
INSTALLATION
3.7L V-6
The Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) is mounted to
the throttle body (Fig. 56).
The throttle shaft end of throttle body slides into a
socket in TPS (Fig. 61). The TPS must be installed so
that it can be rotated a few degrees. (If sensor will
not rotate, install sensor with throttle shaft on other
side of socket tangs). The TPS will be under slight
tension when rotated.
(1) Install TPS and retaining screws.
(2) Tighten screws to 7 N´m (60 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Connect TPS electrical connector to TPS.
(4) Manually operate throttle (by hand) to check
for any TPS binding before starting engine.
(5) Install air cleaner tube to throttle body.
4.7L V-8
The throttle shaft end of throttle body slides into a
socket in TPS (Fig. 62). The TPS must be installed so
that it can be rotated a few degrees. If sensor will
not rotate, install sensor with throttle shaft on other
side of socket tangs. The TPS will be under slight
tension when rotated.
(1) Install TPS and two retaining bolts.
(2) Tighten bolts to 7 N´m (60 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Manually operate throttle control lever by hand
to check for any binding of TPS.
(4) Connect TPS electrical connector to TPS.
Fig. 58 TPS LOCATION - 4.7L
1 - THROTTLE BODY
2 - TPS
3 - IAC MOTOR
4 - IAT SENSOR
5 - MOUNTING SCREWS
Fig. 59 TPS LOCATION - 5.9L V-8
1 - THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
2 - MOUNTING SCREWS
Fig. 60 TPS MOUNTING BOLTS - 8.0L V-10
1 - MOUNTING BOLTS (2)
2 - IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR
3 - THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
4 - THROTTLE BODY
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THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (Continued)

(5) Install air duct/air box to throttle body.
5.9L V-8
The throttle shaft end of the throttle body slides
into a socket in the TPS (Fig. 63). The TPS must be
installed so that it can be rotated a few degrees. If
sensor will not rotate, install sensor with throttle
shaft on other side of socket tangs. The TPS will be
under slight tension when rotated.
(1) Install TPS and two retaining bolts.
(2) Tighten bolts to 7 N´m (60 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Manually operate throttle control lever by hand
to check for any binding of TPS.
(4) Connect TPS electrical connector to TPS.
(5) Install air intake tube.
8.0L V-10
The throttle shaft end of the throttle body slides
into a socket in the TPS (Fig. 63). The TPS must be
installed so that it can be rotated a few degrees. If
sensor will not rotate, install sensor with throttle
shaft on other side of socket tangs. The TPS will be
under slight tension when rotated.
(1) Install TPS and two retaining bolts. Refer to
Torque Specifications.
(2) Manually operate throttle control lever by hand
to check for any binding of TPS.
(3) Connect TPS electrical connector to TPS.
(4) Install air plenum.
Fig. 61 TPS INSTALLATION - 3.7L
1 - THROTTLE BODY
2 - TPS
3 - THROTTLE BODY SHAFT
4 - SOCKET LOCATING TANGS
Fig. 62 TPS INSTALLATION - 4.7L
1 - THROTTLE BODY
2 - LOCATING TANGS
3 - THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
4 - SOCKET
5 - THROTTLE SHAFT
Fig. 63 TPS INSTALLATION - 5.9L V-8 AND 8.0L V-10
1 - THROTTLE BODY
2 - THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
3 - THROTTLE SHAFT
4 - SOCKET LOCATING TANGS
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THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (Continued)

STANDARD PROCEDURES - CLEANING FUEL
SYSTEM PARTS
CAUTION: Cleanliness cannot be overemphasized
when handling or replacing diesel fuel system com-
ponents. This especially includes the fuel injectors,
high-pressure fuel lines and fuel injection pump.
Very tight tolerances are used with these parts. Dirt
contamination could cause rapid part wear and pos-
sible plugging of fuel injector nozzle tip holes. This
in turn could lead to possible engine misfire.Always wash/clean any fuel system component
thoroughly before disassembly and then air dry.
Cap or cover any open part after disassembly.
Before assembly, examine each part for dirt, grease
or other contaminants and clean if necessary. When
installing new parts, lubricate them with clean
engine oil or clean diesel fuel only.
Fig. 1 DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS
1 - ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR 14 - FUEL SUPPLY LINE (LOW-PRESSURE, TO ENGINE)
2 - THROTTLE LEVER BELLCRANK AND APPS (ACCELERATOR
PEDAL POSITION SENSOR)15 - FUEL RETURN LINE CONNECTION (TO FUEL TANK)
3 - INTAKE MANIFOLD AIR HEATER/ELEMENTS 16 - FUEL DRAIN TUBE
4 - FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR 17 - OIL PRESSURE SENSOR
5 - FUEL LIMITING VALVE 18 - ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)
6 - HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL LINES 19 - FUEL INJECTION PUMP
7 - FUEL HEATER 20 - CRANKSHAFT POSITION (ENGINE SPEED) SENSOR
8 - HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL INJECTOR RAIL 21 - CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CMP)
9 - FUEL HEATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR (THERMOSTAT) 22 - FUEL CONTROL ACTUATOR (FCA)
10 - FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR 23 - CASCADE OVERFLOW VALVE
11 - FUEL TRANSFER (LIFT) PUMP
12 - FUEL DRAIN MANIFOLD
13 - DRAIN VALVE
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FUEL DELIVERY - DIESEL (Continued)

FUEL INJECTION - DIESEL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION (EARLY)................79
DESCRIPTION (LATE)..................79
OPERATION...........................79
REMOVAL.............................79
INSTALLATION.........................82
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
DESCRIPTION.........................82
OPERATION...........................82
REMOVAL.............................83
INSTALLATION.........................83
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
DESCRIPTION.........................83
OPERATION...........................83
REMOVAL.............................84
INSTALLATION.........................84
FUEL CONTROL ACTUATOR
DESCRIPTION.........................85
OPERATION...........................85
REMOVAL.............................85
INSTALLATION.........................85
FUEL INJECTOR
DESCRIPTION.........................85
OPERATION...........................86
REMOVAL.............................87
INSTALLATION.........................87
FUEL INJECTOR RAIL
DESCRIPTION.........................89
OPERATION...........................89REMOVAL.............................89
INSTALLATION.........................90
INLET AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR/
PRESSURE SENSOR
DESCRIPTION.........................90
OPERATION...........................90
REMOVAL.............................90
INSTALLATION.........................90
INTAKE AIR HEATER
DESCRIPTION.........................91
OPERATION...........................91
REMOVAL.............................91
INSTALLATION.........................91
INTAKE AIR HEATER RELAY
DESCRIPTION.........................92
OPERATION...........................92
REMOVAL.............................93
INSTALLATION.........................93
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR/MAP
SENSOR
DESCRIPTION.........................93
OPERATION...........................93
REMOVAL.............................93
INSTALLATION.........................94
MAP SENSOR
DESCRIPTION.........................94
THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE
REMOVAL.............................94
INSTALLATION.........................96
ACCELERATOR PEDAL
POSITION SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION (EARLY)
The APPS assembly is located at the top-left-front
of the engine. A plastic cover is used to cover the
assembly. The actual sensor is located behind its
mounting bracket.
DESCRIPTION (LATE)
The Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor (APPS)
assembly is located under the vehicle battery tray. A
cable connects the assembly to the accelerator pedal.A plastic cover with a movable door is used to cover
the assembly.
OPERATION
The Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor (APPS) is a
linear potentiometer. It provides the Engine Control
Module (ECM) with a DC voltage signal proportional
to the angle, or position of the accelerator pedal.
REMOVAL
Early Diesel Engines
The APPS is serviced (replaced) as one assembly
including the lever, brackets and sensor. The APPS is
calibrated to its mounting bracket. The APPS assem-
bly is located at left-front of engine below plastic
cable/lever/linkage cover (Fig. 1).
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CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove sensor from
its mounting bracket as electronic calibration will
be destroyed (sensor-to-bracket mounting screws
are permanently attached). Two accelerator lever
set screws (Fig. 3) are used to position lever. Do
not attempt to alter positions of these set screws as
electronic calibration will be destroyed.
(1) Disconnect both negative battery cables at both
batteries.
(2) Remove cable cover (Fig. 1). Cable cover is
attached with 2 Phillips screws, 2 plastic retention
clips and 2 push tabs (Fig. 1). Remove 2 Phillips
screws and carefully pry out 2 retention clips. After
clip removal, push rearward on front tab, and
upward on lower tab for cover removal.
(3) Using finger pressure only, disconnect end of
speed control servo cable from throttle lever pin by
pulling forward on connector while holding lever
rearward (Fig. 2).DO NOT try to pull connector
off perpendicular to lever pin. Connector will
be broken.
(4) Using two small screwdrivers, pry throttle
cable connector socket from throttle lever ball (Fig.
2).Be very careful not to bend throttle lever
arm.
(5) Disconnect transmission control cable at lever
arm (if equipped). Refer to 21, Transmission.
(6) Squeeze pinch tabs on speed control cable (Fig.
2) and pull cable rearward to remove from cable
mounting bracket.
(7) Squeeze pinch tabs on throttle cable (Fig. 2)
and pull cable rearward to remove from cable mount-
ing bracket.
(8) If equipped with an automatic transmission,
refer to 21, Transmission for transmission control
cable removal procedures.
(9) Disconnect wiring harness clip (Fig. 3) at bot-
tom of bracket.
(10) Remove 6 mounting bolts (Fig. 3) and par-
tially remove APPS assembly from engine. After
assembly is partially removed, disconnect electrical
connector from bottom of sensor by pushing on con-
nector tab (Fig. 4).
(11) Remove APPS assembly from engine.
Late Diesel Engines
The APPS is serviced (replaced) as one assembly
including the sensor, plastic housing and cable. The
APPS assembly is located under the left vehicle bat-
tery tray (Fig. 5). Access to APPS is gained from over
top of left / front tire.
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.
(2) Disconnect APPS cable at accelerator pedal.
Refer to Accelerator Pedal Removal / Installation.
(3) Remove wheel house liner at left / front wheel.
Refer to Body.(4) Gain access to APPS electrical connector by
opening swing-down door (Fig. 6). Disconnect electri-
cal connector.
(5) Remove 3 mounting bolts (Fig. 6).
(6) Remove APPS assembly from battery tray.
Fig. 1 CABLE/LEVER/THROTTLE LINKAGE COVER
1 - CABLE/LEVER/LINKAGE COVER
2 - PUSH UP LOWER TAB
3 - SCREWS/CLIPS (2)
4 - TAB PUSH HERE
Fig. 2 SERVO CABLE AT THROTTLE LEVER
1 - PINCH (2) TABS
2 - CABLE MOUNTING BRACKET
3 - PINCH TABS (2)
4 - OFF
5 - THROTTLE CABLE
6 - THROTTLE LEVER
7 - THROTTLE LEVER PIN
8 - OFF
9 - CONNECTOR
10 - SPEED CONTROL CABLE
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ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR (Continued)