Throttle Position Sensor Replacement Cost in UAE (2025 Guide)
The throttle position sensor monitors how far the throttle plate is open and sends this information to the engine control unit. A faulty sensor disrupts fuel delivery calculations, causing rough idle, hesitation, poor acceleration, and limp mode. This guide covers throttle position sensor replacement costs in the UAE across popular vehicle makes.
Throttle Position Sensor Replacement Cost in UAE
Throttle position sensor replacement costs AED 150 to AED 500 in the UAE for most passenger vehicles. The sensor part costs AED 60 to AED 200. Labour is 30 to 60 minutes. On modern drive-by-wire systems where the TPS is integrated into the throttle body, the entire throttle body assembly must be replaced. This increases costs to AED 400 to AED 900 depending on vehicle make and whether OEM or quality aftermarket throttle bodies are used.
Vehicle-Specific Costs
Toyota Camry 2.5 TPS: AED 180 to AED 350 (sensor replacement). Honda CR-V throttle body with integrated TPS: AED 350 to AED 600. Nissan Altima drive-by-wire throttle body: AED 300 to AED 550. BMW 3 Series electronic throttle: AED 400 to AED 750. Mercedes C-Class: AED 450 to AED 800. Mitsubishi Pajero: AED 180 to AED 380. Hyundai Tucson: AED 200 to AED 400.
Diagnosing TPS Failure
A good workshop diagnoses TPS failure using live data from an OBD2 diagnostic scanner. The TPS signal voltage is monitored as the throttle is opened and closed slowly. A healthy sensor produces a smooth, linear voltage increase from approximately 0.5 V at closed throttle to 4.5 V at full throttle. An erratic, jumping, or flat-lined signal confirms sensor failure. This test takes 10 to 15 minutes and avoids unnecessary part replacement.
After Replacement: ECU Relearn
After any throttle body or TPS replacement, the ECU must relearn the throttle range. On most modern vehicles this happens automatically: start the engine, allow it to idle until the cooling fan cycles, then switch off and restart. The workshop should clear all stored fault codes and perform a short test drive to confirm normal throttle response before returning the vehicle.
Find TPS Specialists Near You
Garage Buddy lists engine diagnostics workshops across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Umm Al Quwain equipped with OBD2 scanners and live sensor monitoring to diagnose and repair TPS faults accurately.