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Throttle Position Sensor Test

Turn ignition off. Unplug electrical connector at TPS on throttle body. Note terminal identification. See Fig 1, Fig 2 and Fig 3 . Insert specified thickness feeler gauge between throttle stop screw and throttle lever. See TPS RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS  table. Using an ohmmeter, check for resistance or continuity. Replace or adjust TPS if not within specification.

TPS RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Clearance In. (mm) Terminal Ohmmeter Reading
3S-FE 4-Cyl
(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 4-Cyl
(W/OECT)
.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 V6
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
Fig 1: Throttle Position Sensor Terminal ID (2VZ-FE V6)
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Fig 2: Throttle Position Sensor Terminal ID (3S-FE 4-Cyl W/ECT)
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Fig 3: Throttle Position Sensor Terminal ID (3S-FE 4-Cyl W/O ECT)
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