Throttle Position Sensor: Testing and Inspection

TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES










CIRCUIT DIAGRAM










HARNESS INSPECTION PROCEDURES


SENSOR INSPECTION




Resistance Inspection
1. Disconnect the throttle position sensor connector.
2. Measure resistance between terminal 2 (sensor ground) and terminal 3 (sensor power).

Standard value: 0.7-3.0 k ohms

When idling: 2.3-3.4 k ohms

3. Connect an ohmmeter between terminal 3 (sensor ground) and terminal 1 (sensor output).
4. Operate the throttle valve slowly from the idle position to the full open position and check that the resistance changes smoothly in proportion to the throttle valve opening angle.
5. If the resistance is out of specification, or fails to change smoothly, replace the throttle position sensor.

Tightening torque: 1.5-2.5 Nm (1.1-1.8 ft.lb.)





Voltage Inspection

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
1. The TP Sensor signal is important in the control of the automatic transaxle. Shift shock and other troubles will occur if the sensor is faulty.
2. If the idle or acceleration quality is abnormal, check the TPS connector. (When the TPS connector is not connected properly, the current data can show that the idle state remains off, though the accelerator pedal is released. And it results in improper idle or accelerating.)
3. Input voltage from throttle position sensor is below 0.1V or above 4.7V when ignition switch is turned on.