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Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)/Idle Switch (Spectrum)

Connect an ohmmeter between TPS terminals "B" and "C". See Fig 1 . Resistance should steadily decrease as throttle is opened.

Fig 1: Throttle Position Sensor/Idle Switch (Spectrum)
G121734Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
TPS RESISTANCE (TRACKER)

Application Resistance Ohms
Between Terminals C-D
At Idle 0-500
Wide Open Throttle Infinite
Between Terminals A-D 3500-6500
Between Terminals B-D
At Idle 0-2000
Wide Open Throttle 2000-6500
Fig 2: Throttle Position Sensor Terminal Identification (Tracker)
G121735Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.