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Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair





<> THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR DISASSEMBLY
1. Do not disassemble the sensor and motor.
2. Do not clean the sensor and motor by dipping them into cleaning solvent. Clean them with shop towel.

ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) INSTALLATION





1. Install the throttle position sensor to the throttle body as shown in the illustration.




2. Turn the throttle position sensor 90 degrees counterclockwise to set it, and tighten the screws.




3. Connect an ohmmeter between terminals 1 (ground) and 3 (output), or between terminals 3 (output) and 4 (power). Then, make sure that the resistance changes smoothly when the throttle valve is slowly moved to the fully open position.