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So, the CEL came on and the code from the OBDII is P1120 (Throttle Position Sensor out of range).

Did anyone get this and how did you fix it?

focusonthis_88,Jul 2 2008, 07:03 PM Wrote:So, the CEL came on and the code from the OBDII is P1120 (Throttle Position Sensor out of range).

Did anyone get this and how did you fix it?
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It's exactly what it says. Your TPS is malfunctioning, sooner or later you will need to replace it.

OAC_Sparky,Jul 2 2008, 07:06 PM Wrote:

focusonthis_88,Jul 2 2008, 07:03 PM Wrote:So, the CEL came on and the code from the OBDII is P1120 (Throttle Position Sensor out of range).

Did anyone get this and how did you fix it?
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It's exactly what it says. Your TPS is malfunctioning, sooner or later you will need to replace it.
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Where is that sensor located?

It is on the TB (throttle body). Left hand side usually and it is black little thing that has a connector and it is right in the beginning of it.

Looks something like this



Good luck.

focusonthis_88,Jul 2 2008, 08:12 PM Wrote:

OAC_Sparky,Jul 2 2008, 07:06 PM Wrote:

focusonthis_88,Jul 2 2008, 07:03 PM Wrote:So, the CEL came on and the code from the OBDII is P1120 (Throttle Position Sensor out of range).

Did anyone get this and how did you fix it?
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It's exactly what it says. Your TPS is malfunctioning, sooner or later you will need to replace it.
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Where is that sensor located?
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Sensor is located on the right side of the Throttle Body. As long as you don't have an automatic transmission on a 2000 Zetec, it's a matter of unscrewing the sensor and replacing. The Ford part is around $80.00

ah, P1120, means the car will self destruct in 15 seconds :P :lol:

Let me know if you need help with it. :)

oldeguy,Jul 3 2008, 07:09 AM Wrote:Sensor is located on the right side of the Throttle Body. As long as you don't have an automatic transmission on a 2000 Zetec, it's a matter of unscrewing the sensor and replacing. The Ford part is around $80.00
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From a Ford dealer in Ontario the cost including taxes is 113.60 ... I can get the OEM Motorcraft part for you for 65.00 all in (part no. DY871) - a savings of 48.60, or 42%

ZTWsquared,Jul 3 2008, 12:14 PM Wrote:

oldeguy,Jul 3 2008, 07:09 AM Wrote:Sensor is located on the right side of the Throttle Body. As long as you don't have an automatic transmission on a 2000 Zetec, it's a matter of unscrewing the sensor and replacing. The Ford part is around $80.00
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From a Ford dealer in Ontario the cost including taxes is 113.60 ... I can get the OEM Motorcraft part for you for 65.00 all in (part no. DY871) - a savings of 48.60, or 42%
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Ya I found one for 50$.