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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 1:47 AM
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i have to replace my throttle position sensor. havent called the dealer yet to see if covered under the 100000 mile warranty. but if its not anyone know roughly the cost. its 07 lt3 tahoe
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The cost of replacing a throttle position sensor varies from location to location, dealer to dealer.

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i took my tahoe in to the dealer for the tps and it turns out that it was just dirty so i got charged 100 bucks just for that then it was another 200 to get it cleaned. according to the dealer itss not coverd under warranty it a maintenance issue. this 100000 warranty sucks it seem like they find a way not to honor it. oh well never had these issues with foerign cars like mits. but i still love my tahoe
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can anyone here tell me if i can get the stock indash monitor in the front to continue playn movies while im driving. any suggestions cus i dont want go aftermarket.
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Welcome to the forum.

First, for about a $10 spray can of cleaner, you could have saved $300. Why did you think the TPS needed replacing in the first place?

Second, the only thing I've seen to allow viewing in motion, is called a Lockpick.
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100,000 mile warranty is for the powertrain it is not bumper to bumper. The powertrain is the engine, transmission, transfer case and differentials. Not any items bolted or attached to those items. If you engine or trans blew up they would replace them under that warranty.

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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 8:49 PM
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Originally Posted by henz30
i have to replace my throttle position sensor. havent called the dealer yet to see if covered under the 100000 mile warranty. but if its not anyone know roughly the cost. its 07 lt3 tahoe

OP: What was your truck doing that made you think or that you were told that you needed to have the TPS replaced if you dont mind me asking/



Originally Posted by 73shark
Welcome to the forum.

First, for about a $10 spray can of cleaner, you could have saved $300.
What spray are you talking about? engine cleaner?
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hey thanks guys for the comments and suggestions. @73shark my truck wasnt doing anything my engine light came on so i got it read and it said throttle position sensor with the code. a lockpick cool ill look that up.
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Originally Posted by 000

What spray are you talking about? engine cleaner?
Spray carb cleaner.
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 7:37 PM
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Originally Posted by henz30
hey thanks guys for the comments and suggestions. @73shark my truck wasnt doing anything my engine light came on so i got it read and it said throttle position sensor with the code. a lockpick cool ill look that up.

For future reference, the DTC merely suggests a possible area to start troubleshooting. You really need the FSM which has detailed fault trees for complete diagnosis of a DTC.
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