Beck/Arnley 158-0516 throttle position sensor for the 1988-1995 Chevrolet C1500 V6 4.3L, V8 5.0L or 5.7L, the 1990-1993 C1500 V8 7.4L and other vehicles monitors throttle position and sends it to the engine computer. It is also known as a throttle switch.
- Constructed to withstand an engine environment
- Made with quality material and componentry
- Designed for durability
- Application-specific part, not a universal sensor
Quick facts
- Part: Beck/Arnley 158-0516 throttle position sensor
- Fits: the 1988-1995 Chevrolet C1500 V6 4.3L, V8 5.0L or 5.7L, the 1990-1993 C1500 V8 7.4L and other vehicles
Hesitation, an uneven idle or a check engine light can mean the sensor is worn, but other faults give the same signs. With the engine off, look over the connector and wiring for damage, corrosion or a loose fit, and find the real cause before you swap parts.
Fits
It is listed for a wide range of Chevrolet and GMC models, plus models from several other makes, such as the 1988-1995 Chevrolet K1500 V6 4.3L, V8 5.0L or 5.7L. The 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe V8 5.7L takes one sensor, and this listing is one sensor. The part matches OE form, fit and function. If your truck or car is not named here, look up your year, model and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Design: application specific
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right Chevy Tahoe throttle position sensor for a 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe V8 5.7L?
Yes. Beck/Arnley 158-0516 is listed for the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe V8 5.7L, and that truck takes one sensor.
Does Beck/Arnley 158-0516 fit a 1988-1995 Chevrolet K1500 with the V6 4.3L?
Yes. Beck/Arnley 158-0516 is listed for the 1988-1995 Chevrolet K1500 V6 4.3L, V8 5.0L or 5.7L, with one sensor per truck.
What is this throttle position sensor built to handle?
This sensor is constructed to stand up to the conditions of an engine environment and is designed for durability. It is an application-specific part made with quality material and componentry.
Could hesitation or a rough idle come from this throttle position sensor?
Yes, it can, but other faults give the same signs, and a check engine light has many possible causes. A shop can run the tests that need the engine on.
Is a throttle switch the same part as this throttle position sensor?
Yes. The part is also known as a throttle switch, and this listing is one throttle position sensor.
