Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

NOTE: Vehicles with Traction Control System (TRAC) are equipped with a main TP sensor and a sub-TP sensor. The following table applies to main TP sensor. For sub-TP sensor table, see SUB-THROTTLE POSITION (SUB-TP) SENSOR .

TP SENSOR RESISTANCE

Application & Throttle Plate Position ⁽¹⁾

TP Sensor ⁽²⁾ Terminals

Ohm Readings

Throttle Fully Closed

VTA1 & E2

340-6300

.016" (.40 mm) ⁽³⁾

IDL1 & E2

500 Or Less

.024" (.60 mm) ⁽³⁾

IDL1 & E2

Infinite (Open)

Throttle Fully Open

VTA1 & E2

2400-11,200

All Positions

VC & E2

3100-7200

⁽¹⁾	For terminal identification, see THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR in ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS article.

⁽²⁾	Disconnect vacuum hose from throttle opener. Apply vacuum to throttle opener to allow throttle to fullyseat.

⁽³⁾	Insert feeler gauge between throttle lever and throttle stop screw.