Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) RESISTANCE

Application

Ohms

Between Terminals "C" & "D"

With .008" (.20 mm) Clearance At Stop Screw

0-550

With .016" (.41 mm) Clearance At Stop Screw

Infinity

Between Terminals "A" & "D"

3,500-6,500

Between Terminals "B" & "D"

At Idle ⁽¹⁾

0-2,000

At Wide Open Throttle ⁽²⁾

2,000-6,500

⁽¹⁾	To obtain idle position, apply a vacuum reading of 19 in. Hg to throttle opener.

⁽²⁾	There should be more than 2000 ohms difference between idle and wide open throttle readings.

Fig 1: Identifying Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Terminals

Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.