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Throttle Position Sensor: Testing and Inspection







E.F.I. THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
Resistance inspection.

Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals 1 (VC) and 4 (E2).

Resistance:...................1.2 - 3.2 KOhm




Inspect the throttle position sensor.
1. Connect the hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool to the DLC3.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
3. Check that the check engine warning light does not light up.
4. Check that the throttle valve opening percentage (THROTTLE POS) of the CURRENT DATA shown the standard value.

Standard throttle valve opening percentage:.........60 % or more