Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) need help finding it

[jtorres]

Hi everyone,
A couple of weeks ago when I got my 2000 Astro, it had the Service light on, codes were P0121 & P0122, the TPS is bad...the codes were cleared, they came back just today.....I seen what the part looks like at Autozone, but I need someone's help in figuring out where it might be located, and will I be able to access it if I take the engine cover off.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Jon

[peter]

Look at where the throttle cable actuates the "carb" butterfly. Now look at the opposite end of that shaft and you're there!

[jtorres]

Look at where the throttle cable actuates the "carb" butterfly. Now look at the opposite end of that shaft and you're there!

Peter,
Thanks for the reply, however what I really need to know is if I need to access it from the inside of the van by removing the engine cover or via the hood? I seen what the TPS itself looks like at a local parts store, I just need to know if I will need to access from inside (and is it easy to access or do I have to be a contortionist).

Thanks,
Jon

[peter]

Pop the cover, otherwise you're just gonna prolong the inevitable