After some intermittent transmission problems, l took my 1994 Buick Regal 3.8to the transmission shop. They ran a diagnostics test and found the code for the throttle control sensor. Is this something l can change myself?

Where on the engine is it located?

According to an online chiltons book it looks like a 10 year old could change it. Is this misleading?

It did not mention in the book any settings that had to be set after installation. Are there any?

l am not a automotive expert by any means, but l am cheap and somewhat poor, so l have successfully done some repairs to this car. Can l do this one, or should l bite the bullet and take it to a mechanic?

The tps (throttle position sensor) is located on the throttle body and is easy to change. Auto Zone can sell you the part and show you how to do it on their computer. l do not think this is your problem but can not say from not seeing it in person. Have Auto Zone scan it and see if they get same result.

Also recommend that your trace down all engine compartment vacuum hoses for cracks and air leaks.May help transmission problem.

Peice of cake. Go for it!

http://autozone.com/addVehicleId,1953502/initialAction,repairGuide/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c15280067e36

try here it is at the lower part of page, just mark the sensor with a perm marker before u take the old one off so ya know where to set the new one, if idle is too high, turn a little till ya get it right, remember it has alot to do with the shift timing so make the mark good. l look at the old one & find a good reference mark like in the middle & mark the shaft housing with a punch, lightly. so it is there for anytime l need to change it.