Parts for your 2020 Suzuki Splash-Throttle position sensors

2020 Suzuki Splash throttle position sensor: is it relevant or fitted?

Short answer: a throttle position sensor isn’t relevant to a “2020 Suzuki Splash” because there wasn’t a 2020 model Splash in regular production. Technical sources including Suzuki’s model history and market guides show Splash production ended mid‑2010s (Europe circa 2014, the closely related Maruti Suzuki Ritz for India ended by 2017). So a 2020‑model Splash isn’t an official catalogue vehicle, which means talking about a 2020 Splash throttle position sensor is a mismatch of year and model.

For clarity, workshop literature and parts catalogues for the actual Splash era (2008–2014, K10B/K12B petrol engines) describe an electronic throttle body that incorporates a throttle valve position sensor (often referred to as TPS/TVPS), commonly with dual tracks for redundancy. That sensor is fundamental to fuel and spark calculations, idle control, and drivability diagnostics on those earlier vehicles. In other words, the Splash does use a TPS—but only on the years it was sold.

Why isn’t a TPS “used” on a 2020 Splash? Because the 2020 Splash doesn’t exist in Suzuki’s official line-up. If someone’s seeing a “2020 Splash” in an advert or parts listing, it’s usually one of these scenarios:

• An older Splash first registered in 2020 (import or delayed registration).
• A data entry error—often the vehicle is a different 2020 Suzuki (e.g., Swift or Baleno).
• A regional naming mix‑up with the discontinued Ritz.

If the car in the driveway is genuinely a Splash from the 2008–2014 run, it will have a TPS integrated into the throttle body. Parts are normally supplied as a complete throttle body assembly, and correct fitment should be confirmed by VIN in the Suzuki EPC or the vehicle’s build plate details. If it is actually a different 2020 Suzuki, check the owner’s manual or service information for that specific model, as most modern Suzukis use electronically actuated throttles with built‑in position sensors under the bonnet.

Q: Was there a 2020 Suzuki Splash sold new in Australia or New Zealand?

No. Technical model histories list the Splash as discontinued in Europe around 2014, with the related Ritz ending later in India. A 2020‑model Splash isn’t part of Suzuki’s official offering in AU or NZ.

Q: My rego says “2020 Splash”. How do I work out the right TPS?

First verify the VIN. If the vehicle is an older Splash first registered in 2020, you’ll be looking at the 2008–2014 Splash throttle body (with integrated TPS). If it’s actually a different 2020 Suzuki, use the VIN to identify the correct throttle body/sensor for that model.

Q: Do Splash models use a separate TPS or one built into the throttle body?

For the 2008–2014 Splash petrol engines, the TPS function is integrated into the electronic throttle body—often as dual sensors for safety. Replacement typically involves swapping the complete throttle body, then performing an idle/learn procedure as specified in the service manual.