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Throttle Position Switch (PRIZM)

  1. With battery disconnected, disconnect switch electrical connection. Note terminal identification. See Figure . Install proper thickness feeler gauge between stop screw and lever.
  2. Using ohmmeter, check continuity between designated terminals. Adjust or replace switch if it is not within specification. See THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH CONTINUITY (PRIZM)  table.
THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH CONTINUITY (PRIZM)

Lever & Stop Screw Clearance Between Terminals (1) Resistance
0" (0 mm) VTA & E2 0.2-6.0 k/Ohms
.016" (.40 mm) IDL & E2 2.3 k/Ohms Or Less
.035" (.90 mm) IDL & E2 Infinity
WOT VTA & E2 3.3-10.0 k/Ohms
WOT VC & E2 4.0-8.5 k/Ohms
(1) See Figure .