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Throttle Position Sensor

INSPECTION CONDITION CRITERION VALUE
Accelerator is fully closed 0.5 - 0.6 volts
Slowly depress the accelerator pedal Variation of opening degree
Accelerator is fully opened 4.5 - 5.0 volts

POSSIBLE CAUSE (OR REMEDY) FOR THE ABNORMALITY
- If voltage is high at the full throttle opening or closing, Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) is adjusted improperly.
- If no variation is observed, TPS or circuit harness is defective.
- If it does not vary smoothly, TPS or accelerator cable is defective.