Checking The Connectors And Components

Check the throttle unit and engine control module (ECM) connectors. Check for contact resistance and oxidation.

Check the resistance values of the potentiometers in the throttle unit.

Check that the shutter in the throttle unit is not blocked or sticking. Clean as necessary.

Remedy as necessary.

Other information: 

• See Contents
• For resistance values, see Component specifications
• For information about signals, see ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
• To access or replace the throttle unit, see Throttle body (electronic throttle module (ETM)), replacing
• To clean the throttle unit, see Throttle body (TB), cleaning .

Fig 2: Identifying Throttle Unit Connector Terminals (Wiring Side)

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Fig 3: Identifying Ohm Meter

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Fig 4: Identifying Throttle Unit Connector Terminals

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Refer to Verification