To reset the Dodge Ram throttle position sensor(TPS), You need to turn on the ignition without Your foot on the brake, so the engine doesn't start. Then press the accelerator on the floor for 15 seconds. Release the accelerator. Then turn the car off and start the engine and drive.When a TPS goes bad, then the car's throttle body won't function properly. It could either stay shut or it won't close properly which is a severe issue. If it stays shut then Your engine is not going receive air and it won't start.Depending on the exact nature of Your bad TPS problem, Your truck could be very difficult to drive, it could get stuck on the side of the road, or it could even accelerate uncontrollably. This is a very scary and dangerous situation!
That makes no sense. My 2012 Ram 1500 starts all the time without my foot on the brake. In fact I start it that more often than not: especially since I use the remote start a lot here in Jackson, WY. Hmmm... Curious...
Harry E
July 30, 2020
To reset the Dodge Ram throttle position sensor, you turn on the ignition without your foot on the brake, so the engine doesn't start. Press the accelerator on the floor for 15 seconds. Release the accelerator, then turn the car off and start the engine and drive.
Dennis shoto
October 23, 2020
Did not work still lighting up
Jack Prince
November 21, 2020
The electronic throttle light came on in my 2008 Ram 3500 diesel. I turned the truck on and off several times and drove it 30+ miles with a rough idle and the light still stayed on. I followed the above instructions and it worked. After several starts and driving it a couple of times, no electronic throttle light and a smooth idle.
O.k..... After trying the above answer with no luck, I finally left the ignition OFF and held the throttle down for 15 seconds. Throttle now works.
casey
June 30, 2022
Show me where the red button for tpms relay on dodge ram 2010
David
January 28, 2022
I believe it means when you replace your bad tps this is what you do to relearn it not your bad one
Bill in idaho
March 18, 2023
Use obt clear all dtcs turn on with key two clicks don'tstart wait till all inst lightssettle turn off app 5 sec turnand start eng. This fixed my head ache so far been 3 wks no more prob.
I replaced the throttle position sensoron my 1996 dodge ram 1500 5.9l.i have tried resetting it.tried taking code out.rhe reder says the code is gone,but when l read it again it's there again.i adjusted the screw little bit so nowit runs great,but will through bank one sencer,if Idrive it awhile.dont what else to do.
God said yes
July 20, 2023
My truck ran better than before and more power
William Jackson
February 19, 2024
My truck started up but it's not running right, it shakes and it seems like it's getting any power. I tried to all of the steps that was given but it's not good
I replace my whole throttle body with new sensor and my truck still have the lighting bolt and won’t start…I have heard my ignition switch may needs to ne replace
The electronics are sensative. It could be as simple as pulling too much juice from some odd spot. I had 1 too many cords plugged into my power points in my durango. Removed one and problem went away. Stupid i know... But i tested it a couple times, plug in / unplug tps code come up immediately when i had something plugged in and then not at all when i unplugged. So if you added some electronic device this could be the issue. Mine was adding 1 more item to usb, which are very low power but enough to f*^# up the sensor. My 2 cents
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