{"product_id":"3-pin-160073-3106-160073-3102-tps-sensor-connector-buick-chevrolet","title":"3-Pin 160073-3106 \/ 160073-3102 TPS Sensor Connector – Buick Chevrolet 1.5mm Waterproof","description":"\u003ch2\u003e3-Pin 160073-3106 \/ 160073-3102 Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Connector – Buick \u0026amp; Chevrolet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect-fit replacement for GM OEM part numbers \u003cstrong\u003e160073-3106\u003c\/strong\u003e (female) and \u003cstrong\u003e160073-3102\u003c\/strong\u003e (male), the 3-pin waterproof 1.5mm connector used for throttle position sensor (TPS) harness connections on Buick and Chevrolet engines. A failed TPS connector is one of the most misdiagnosed causes of throttle-related fault codes – always inspect the connector before replacing the sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Part Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160073-3106 (female) \/ 160073-3102 (male)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerminal Pitch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWire Gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 AWG (0.5 mm²)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWire Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 inches (140 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP68\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e PA66 glass-filled nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerminal Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper alloy, tin-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5V reference \/ 12V supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Vehicles\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuick:\u003c\/strong\u003e LeSabre, Century, Regal, Park Avenue – 3.8L V6 engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChevrolet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malibu, Impala, Monte Carlo – 3.1L and 3.4L V6 engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePontiac:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grand Prix, Grand Am – shared GM platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verify OEM part number 160073-3106 or 160073-3102 before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTPS Connector Pin Assignment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCircuit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWire Color (typical)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5V Reference from ECM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal return (ground)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTPS signal output (0.5–4.5V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFault Codes Caused by Failed TPS Connector\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eP0120\u003c\/strong\u003e – Throttle Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eP0121\u003c\/strong\u003e – TPS Range\/Performance (signal out of expected range)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eP0122\u003c\/strong\u003e – TPS Circuit Low Input (open circuit or corroded pin A\/C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eP0123\u003c\/strong\u003e – TPS Circuit High Input (short to voltage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eP1120\u003c\/strong\u003e – GM-specific TPS out of range low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDiagnosis Before Replacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith ignition ON (engine off), measure Pin C voltage – should read 0.5V at closed throttle, rising to 4.5V at WOT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiggle the connector while monitoring voltage – any dropout indicates a failing connector, not the sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure Pin A – should read 5.0V ±0.1V. Low reference voltage indicates ECM wiring or connector fault\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect connector for green corrosion, bent pins, or cracked housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between 160073-3106 and 160073-3102?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 160073-3106 is the female (sensor side) housing; 160073-3102 is the male (harness side) housing. For a complete repair, you typically need the female connector (160073-3106) which connects directly to the TPS sensor body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can a bad TPS connector cause stalling?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. An intermittent open circuit at the TPS connector causes the ECM to lose throttle position data momentarily. The ECM defaults to a limp-home strategy, which can cause sudden deceleration or stalling at idle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What crimping tool fits 1.5mm GM terminals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Use the Kent-Moore J-38125-8 or Delphi 12085271 ratchet crimper for 1.5mm Micro-Pack terminals. Ensure the crimp height is within spec – an under-crimped terminal will cause intermittent signal loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 × 3-Pin Female Connector (160073-3106) with 18 AWG wire and terminal insert\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cable Parts Online","offers":[{"title":"3P \/ Female with Wire \/ China Mainland|Line Connector|1 Set","offer_id":47844185768181,"sku":"14:200004889#Female with Wire;200001249:202408830#1 Set;200007763:201336100;200497261:200025004;462:203053809","price":14.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3P \/ Female with Wire \/ China Mainland|Line Connector|10 Sets","offer_id":47844185800949,"sku":"14:200004889#Female with Wire;200001249:202408829#10 Sets;200007763:201336100;200497261:200025004;462:203053809","price":146.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3P \/ Female with Wire \/ China Mainland|Line Connector|3 Sets","offer_id":47844185833717,"sku":"14:200004889#Female with Wire;200001249:202408832#3 Sets;200007763:201336100;200497261:200025004;462:203053809","price":43.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/3494\/0149\/files\/S292b78f27ab049cf8c2b0462fd6ee9acU.webp?v=1773810029","url":"https:\/\/www.csldmcml.com\/products\/3-pin-160073-3106-160073-3102-tps-sensor-connector-buick-chevrolet","provider":"Cable Parts Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}