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AA3 - Check For VREF At Throttle Position Sensor



- Key "OFF".

- Disconnect Throttle Position (TP) sensor.

- Key "ON", engine "OFF".

Throttle Position Harness Connector:






- Measure voltage between VREF circuit and SIG RTN circuit at the TP sensor vehicle harness connector.

- Is voltage between 4.0 and 6.0 volts?

Yes -- Reconnect TP sensor. Go to AA4. AA4 - Check For Spark At Plugs

No -- Go to pinpoint test step C1. C1 - Check Vehicle Battery Power Circuit