Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) So, Whats an APPS?

[Houser]

I was just reading the APPS story. Sounds very interesting but what the heck is it and were is it located. What the heck does it do.

I JUST GOTTA KNOW.





Houser

 

[fox]

APPS is just another term for TPS.

Did that help!!!

APPS= accelerator peddle position sensor.

TPS = throttle position sensor.

It tells the conputer what you want to do.

They are the same purpose just diferent years. Tps was early till 95? then it was the Apps

 

[Houser]

Mr. Fox

Thanks for the APPS Info. I now feel completely knowed up. I suppose that since I use cruze backing out of the drive way Ill never wear out my APPS.

Houser

 

[jjohn]

Houser... thanks for asking!

Fox... thanks for answering.



It was bugging the crap out of me not knowing.

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

The apps is used to electronically control engine speed - no actual mechanical connection to control fuel flow as in earlier years - all done electronically - the APPS is in reality a large "volume control" like on a stereo - turn it up "louder", and the engine speed increases...



And yes, use of cruise control SHOULD minimize wear on the APPS/TPS, except on older systems that still merely apply mechanical/electronic control of the TPS/APPS, rather than using other circuits inside the ECM to do it separately...