Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

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NOTE: TP sensor is not adjustable. For further testing procedures, perform TP sensor related diagnostic test. See appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article.

TP SENSOR VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

Application

Volts

2.2L

⁽¹⁾

3.0L

⁽²⁾

⁽¹⁾	Voltage range is 0.15-0.55 volt with throttle closed and 4.45-4.85 volts at wide open throttle.

⁽²⁾

TP sensor are 2 individual units within one housing. TP sensor 1 signal voltage range is 0.50 volt with throttle closed to 4.25-4.60 volts at wide open throttle. TP sensor 2 signal voltage range is from 4.45 volt with throttle closed to 0.70-0.17 volt at wide open throttle. TP ANGLE on scan tool is based off of TP sensor 1 only.