Throttle Position Sensor Circuit Check
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT CHECKParts description
The throttle position sensor detects the throttle valve position and sends a signal to the A/T control unit.
Trouble judgment conditions
Diagnostic trouble code detecting condition
With CONSULT
1. Start engine.
2. Select "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" mode with CONSULT.
3. Drive vehicle under the following conditions:
Shift lever in D, vehicle speed higher than 10 kph (6 MPH), throttle opening greater than 1/2 of the full throttle position and driving for more than 3 seconds.
OR
With Generic Scan Tool
1. Start engine.
2. Drive vehicle under the following conditions:
Shift lever in D, vehicle speed higher than 10 kph (6 MPH), throttle opening greater than 1/2 of the full throttle position and driving for more than 3 seconds.
3. Select "MODE 3" with GST.
OR
Without Scantool
1. Start engine.
2. Drive vehicle under the following conditions:
Shift lever in D, vehicle speed higher than 10 kph (6 MPH), throttle opening greater than 1/2 of the full throttle position and driving for more than 3 seconds.
3. Perform self-diagnosis.
Refer to Self-Diagnostic Procedure Without Scan Tool.
Displaying & Reading Trouble Codes