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Throttle Sensor (Method With Circuit Tester)

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Disconnect the connector from ECM in numerical order as shown in the figure.
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  3. Attach the ST between the ECM, engine wiring harness and the bulkhead wiring harness. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>General Description>PREPARATION TOOL>HOW TO USE CHECK BOARD .

    Special tool: 

    CHECK BOARD (18460AA120) 

  4. Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  5. Turn the ignition switch to ON. (Engine OFF)
  6. Measure the voltage between ECM connector terminals.
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    Throttle sensor Accelerator pedal Terminal No. Standard
    Main Not depressed (full closed) 29 (+) and 30 (-) Approx. 0.6-1.2 V
    Depressed (full opened) Approx. 3.8-4.4 V
    Sub Not depressed (full closed) 43 (+) and 30 (-) Approx. 1.4-2.0 V
    Depressed (full opened) Approx. 4.0-4.6 V
  7. After inspection, install the related parts in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE: For installation procedures of ECM connectors, refer to Engine Control Module (ECM). Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Engine Control Module (ECM)>INSTALLATION .