4-Cylinder Throttle Position Sensor
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Throttle Position (TP) sensor is nonadjustable. Use following procedure to check TP sensor calibration. For complete testing of TP sensor and wiring circuit, see appropriate TESTS W/CODES
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- Throttle Position (TP) sensor also contains a closed throttle position switch. Ensure ignition is off. Disconnect electrical connector from TP sensor mounted on throttle body. Connect Digital Volt-Ohmmeter (DVOM) between terminals No. 3 and 4 on TP sensor. See Fig 1 .
- Insert .018" (.45 mm) feeler gauge between fixed Speed Adjustment Screw (SAS) and throttle lever. See Figure . Loosen TP sensor retaining bolts. Rotate TP sensor fully counterclockwise. Continuity should now exist between TP sensor terminals No. 3 and 4.
- Slowly rotate TP sensor clockwise until continuity between TP sensor terminals No. 3 and 4 changes to no continuity. Tighten TP sensor retaining bolts. Install connector on TP sensor.NOTE: TP sensor output voltage may be read by using scan tool or using test harness.
- If using scan tool to read TP sensor output voltage, connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). DLC is a 16-pin connector located below driver's side of instrument panel, near steering column. See Figure . Go to step 6).
- If using test harness to read TP sensor output voltage, connect Test Harness (MB991348) between electrical connector and TP sensor. See Fig 2 . Connect DVOM to test harness connector terminals No. 2 and 4. See Fig 2 . Terminal No. 2 is the TP sensor output and terminal No. 4 is the TP sensor ground. Go to next step.
- Turn ignition on. DO NOT start engine. Note TP sensor output voltage on scan tool or DVOM. The TP sensor output voltage should be .4-1.0 volt. If TP sensor output voltage is not within specification, check TP sensor wiring harness and TP sensor. Turn ignition off. Remove feeler gauge and test equipment. Reinstall electrical connectors.