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Throttle Position Sensor: Testing and Inspection

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR ADJUSTMENT INSPECTION



- Apply vacuum to the throttle opener.



- Insert a thickness gauge between the throttle stop screw and stop lever



- Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between each terminal.

Throttle Position Sensor Terminal Check:






see also:
- DTC P0120 - Throttle Position Circuit Malfunction
and
- DTC P0121 - TPS Circuit Range/Performance Problem
under the "Trouble Code Charts" for circuit testing information.