I had a scan tool on my car and it says I need a tps and the dealer says its in the throttle body and wants me to buy the throttle body is this true $350 !!!! the car reduces power and puts a couple msgs on the display saying

service esc
service traction control
engine power reduced

this seems to happen if I spin a wheel I just had new hubs installed and rotors and brakes too but was doing this before I done this work im going to gm tomorrow to see what there diagnostic computer says

 

You need to post up the actual trouble code numbers (ex: P0xxx) for us to try and help you.

Just saying the "scan tool says" is too vague and can also be inaccurate in trying to make a diagnosis.

Post up the codes and I'll bet we can help you.

 

its on the hook now on its way to the gm doctor hopefully not too espen$ive to get fixed ill know more in the morning

 

Unfortunately the TPS is integral to the throttle body, one of the slight downfalls to the HHR's "Drive By Wire" throttle system.

George is spot on, when it comes to codes read by a scan tool, we need the actual code numbers.

Keep us posted as to what the dealer says.

 

Gee I hope this isn't the loose wire issue and the TPS doesn't fix the issue! let us know!!

 

ill let ya know here shortly and ol blue I think your rims are awesome

 

gm"s final answer is throttle body they quoted me $322 plus taxes installed but the part is in montreal so its Friday before I get her back

 

I wonder how much of that $322 is removing the 4 bolts involved.

 

Thanks for the nod on my rims!! sorry to hear that it wasn't just the loose wire but in fact the TB, guess the plastic gears striped out

 

$388 taxes in and all better now wife is happy again , ol blue can you tell me where you got the rims at.....