Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair

Throttle Position Sensor:

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT

TOOL REQUIRED
J 39200 Digital Multimeter

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Negative (-) battery cable.
2. Throttle Position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
3. Two screws and TP sensor from throttle body.

INSTALL
TP sensor to throttle body; secure with two screws (Do not tighten fully).

Feeler Gage Installation:

ADJUST
^ Insert a feeler gage between the throttle stop screw and the throttle lever. On vehicles equipped with throttle opener, disconnect the throttle opener vacuum hose from the throttle body and apply vacuum to it.

Measuring TP Sensor Resistance:

Throttle Position Sensor Resistance Specifications:

^ Using a DVOM, check for resistance between the terminals of the TP sensor according to the Resistance Specification Chart.
^ Rotate the TP sensor if necessary to adjust. Tighten TP sensor attaching screws.

Throttle Position Sensor Continuity Chart:

CONTINUITY CHECK
Recheck TP sensor continuity according to the Throttle Position Continuity Chart.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
^ TP sensor electrical connector and throttle opener vacuum hose to throttle body on vehicles equipped with throttle opener.
^ Negative (-) battery cable. Tighten negative battery cable-to-negative (-) battery terminal retainer to 15 Nm (11 lb. ft.).

NOTICE: If vehicle is equipped with a throttle opener, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction / Throttle Positioner for throttle opener adjustment procedure.