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Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

NOTE: For information on connector terminal identification and test conditions specified in the following tables, see ADJUSTMENTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.
TP SENSOR CONTINUITY

Test Condition (1) (2) Continuity
.004" (.1 mm) Yes
.024" (.6 mm) No
(1) Insert feeler gauge of specified thickness between throttle lever and throttle stop screw.
(2) Check continuity with ohmmeter connected between TP sensor terminals "E" and IDL.
TP SENSOR CONTINUITY

Test Condition Continuity Between IDL & TL/E Continuity Between POW & TL/E
.004" (.10 mm) (1) Yes No
.039" (1.0 mm) (1) No No
Wide Open Throttle No Yes
(1) Insert feeler gauge of specified thickness between throttle lever and throttle stop screw.
TP SENSOR CONTINUITY

Test Condition (1) (2) Continuity
.006" (.15 mm) Yes
.020" (.5 mm) No
(1) Insert feeler gauge of specified thickness between throttle lever and throttle stop screw.
(2) Check continuity with ohmmeter connected between TP sensor terminals "E" and IDL.