A throttle position sensor is a device that detects the position of the throttle body which is essential for determining how much air will enter the engine. The role of this sensor has made it a key component of the vehicle’s fuel management system. ECU will fail to determine the position of the throttle, when the sensor goes bad. A faulty sensor can be notified by various warning syndromes. Being a motorist, it is your responsibility to be aware of those symptoms so that you can replace the faulty sensor before experiencing a costly hassle due to its failure.