Beck/Arnley 158-0553 throttle position sensor for the 1995-1998 Mazda Protege 4-cylinder 1.5L, the 1999-2000 Protege 4-cylinder 1.8L, the 2001-2003 Protege 4-cylinder 2.0L and other vehicles reports how far the throttle is open to the engine computer. This is a new sensor, sold individually.
- Corrosion-resistant terminals and coatings
- Construction built for durability
Quick facts
- Part: Beck/Arnley 158-0553 throttle position sensor
- Fits: 1995-1998 Mazda Protege 4-cylinder 1.5L, the 1999-2000 Protege 4-cylinder 1.8L, the 2001-2003 Protege 4-cylinder 2.0L and other vehicles
- Condition: New
An uneven idle or hesitation when you press the pedal can mean the throttle position sensor is worn, though a vacuum leak or a dirty throttle body can sit behind the same symptoms, so rule those out before you replace it.
Fits
Besides the Protege, it fits the 2002-2003 Mazda Protege5 4-cylinder 2.0L and the 1993-2002 Mazda 626 4-cylinder 2.0L, and it matches OE form, fit and function. Each engine takes one sensor. If your Mazda is not one of these, check your own year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Terminals and coatings: corrosion resistant
- Condition: New
Interchange: 2132654 · 5S5140 · EC3051 · EC3068 · SS10475 · FS0113SL0 · TH116 · TPS458
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
2132654, 5S5140, EC3051, EC3068, SS10475, FS0113SL0, TH116, TPS458
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a Mazda 626 throttle position sensor for the 1993-2002 Mazda 626 4-cylinder 2.0L?
Yes. Beck/Arnley 158-0553 fits the 1993-2002 Mazda 626 4-cylinder 2.0L, and each engine takes one sensor.
Is this the Mazda Protege throttle position sensor for the 1999-2000 Mazda Protege 4-cylinder 1.8L?
Yes. This sensor fits the 1999-2000 Mazda Protege 4-cylinder 1.8L, as well as the 1995-1998 Protege 4-cylinder 1.5L and the 2001-2003 Protege 4-cylinder 2.0L.
Do the terminals on this throttle position sensor resist corrosion?
Yes. The terminals and coatings on the Beck/Arnley 158-0553 sensor are corrosion resistant.
Does Beck/Arnley 158-0553 replace TPS458?
Yes. TPS458 is one of the other brands' numbers this sensor replaces, along with 2132654, EC3051 and the rest of the Interchange line.
Will a worn throttle position sensor turn on the check engine light?
Yes, it can. A warning light is one sign of a failing throttle position sensor, and a shop can read the stored codes to see which part is reporting the fault.
