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Test H: Throttle Position Sensor

  1. Check For Power To TP Sensor

    Turn ignition off. Disconnect TP sensor harness connector C163. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage at Blue/Yellow wire between ground and terminal No. 2 at TP sensor harness connector C163. If voltage is greater than 10 volts, repair open in Blue/Yellow wire. If voltage is not greater than 10 volts, go to next step.
  2. Check TP Sensor WOT Circuit Resistance

    Turn ignition off. Measure resistance between terminals No. 1 (component side) and No. 2 (component side) at TP sensor harness connector with throttle closed and fully open. If resistance is less than 5 ohms with throttle fully open and greater than 10 k/ohms with throttle closed, go to next step. If resistance is not as specified, replace TP sensor.
  3. Check TP Switch Idle Circuit Resistance

    Measure resistance between terminals No. 2 (component side) and No. 3 (component side) at TP sensor harness connector with throttle closed and fully open. If resistance is less than 5 ohms with throttle closed and grater than 10 k/ohms with throttle fully open, go to next step. If resistance is not as specified, replace TP sensor.
  4. Check TCM Red/White Wire Circuit

    Disconnect TCM harness connector C277A. Measure resistance of Red/White wire between terminal No. 17 at TCM harness connector C277A and terminal No. 1 at TP sensor harness connector C163. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, go to next step. If resistance is not less than 5 ohms, repair open in Red/White wire.
  5. Check TCM Brown/Yellow Wire Circuit

    Measure resistance of Brown/Yellow wire between terminal No. 16 at TCM harness connector C277A and terminal No. 3 at TP sensor harness connector C163. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace TCM. If resistance is not less than 5 ohms, repair open in Brown/Yellow wire.