Beck/Arnley Throttle Position Sensor P/N:158-0486
Beck/Arnley 158-0482 throttle position sensor for the 1997-2002 Toyota Tacoma V6 3.4L, the 1997-2004 Tacoma 4-cylinder 2.7L, the 1998-2004 Tacoma 4-cylinder 2.4L and other vehicles reports the throttle opening to the engine computer. It is sold as one sensor.
A worn sensor can show up as hesitation, an uneven idle or a check engine light, though other faults produce those same symptoms too. With the engine off, look over the connector and wiring for corrosion, damage or a loose plug before you replace the sensor.
It is listed for a wide range of Toyota models. It is also a Toyota Tundra throttle position sensor for the 2000-2002 models with the V6 3.4L, and it fits the 1996-2000 Toyota 4Runner V6 3.4L and the 1997-2000 4Runner 4-cylinder 2.7L, with one sensor per vehicle. It matches OE form, fit and function. If your car is not named here, look it up on the Buyer's Guide tab.
Interchange: 2131660 · 5S5338 · EC3225 · EC3226 · SS10496 · 8945235020 · TH207 · TPS482
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
Is 158-0482 a Toyota 4Runner throttle position sensor for 1996-2000 models with the V6 3.4L?
Yes. Beck/Arnley 158-0482 is listed for the 1996-2000 Toyota 4Runner V6 3.4L and the 1997-2000 4Runner 4-cylinder 2.7L, one sensor per vehicle.
Is this a 2003 Toyota Tacoma throttle position sensor for the 4-cylinder 2.4L or 2.7L?
Yes. Beck/Arnley 158-0482 is listed for the 1997-2004 Toyota Tacoma 4-cylinder 2.7L and the 1998-2004 Tacoma 4-cylinder 2.4L, which covers 2003. The V6 3.4L is listed through 2002.
Do the terminals on this throttle position sensor resist corrosion?
Yes. The terminals and coatings are corrosion resistant, and the sensor is constructed to withstand an engine environment.
Does 158-0482 replace number 8945235020?
Yes. 8945235020 is on the interchange list for Beck/Arnley 158-0482, so this sensor is a listed replacement for that number.
Is this throttle position sensor a universal part?
No. Beck/Arnley 158-0482 is application specific, made for particular vehicles and engines rather than as a universal sensor. The fitment lists one per vehicle.
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