LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Toyota >> 1988 >> Camry Base, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> System >> Computer Control System >> Component Testing >> Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)

Turn ignition off and disconnect electrical connector at TPS. Note terminal identification. See Fig 1 through Fig 3 . Insert specified thickness feeler gauge between throttle stop screw and throttle ever. See TPS RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS  table. Using an ohmmeter, check for resistance or continuity. Replace or adjust TPS if not within specification. See TPS RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS  table.

Fig 1: TPS Sensor/Switch Check (2VZ-FE)
G95395Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Fig 2: TPS Sensor/Switch Check (3S-FE W/ECT)
G95396Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Fig 3: TPS Sensor/Switch Check (3S-FE W/O ECT)
G50C07333Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
TPS RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Clearance In. (mm) Terminal Value Ohmmeter Reading
3S-FE (W/ECT)
0 (0) VTA & E2 200-800
.020 (.51) IDL & E2 2300 or Less
.028 (.71) IDL & E2 Infinity
Fully Open VTA & E2 3300-10,000
Fully Open VC & E2 3000-7000
3S-FE (W/O ECT)
.020 (.51) IDL & E1 Continuity
.020 (.51) PSW & E1 No Continuity
.035 (.89) IDL & E1 No Continuity
.035 (.89) PSW & E1 No Continuity
Fully Open IDL & E1 No Continuity
Fully Open PSW & E1 Continuity
2VZ-FE
0 (0) VTA & E2 300-6300
.012 (.30) IDL & E2 2300 or Less
.028 (.71) IDL & E2 Infinity
Fully Open VTA & E2 3500-10,300
Fully Open VC & E2 4250-8250