Throttle Position Sensor Circuit Check

Description



The throttle position sensor detects the throttle valve position and sends a signal to the A/T control unit.






Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) confirmation procedure
After the repair, perform the following procedure to confirm the malfunction is eliminated.

With Consult



1. Start engine.
2. Select "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" mode with CONSULT.
3. Drive vehicle under the following conditions:
Selector 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:
Selector 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 Tools



1. Start engine.
2. Drive vehicle under the following conditions.
Selector 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 (No Tools).
Self-Diagnostic Procedure (No Tools)

Circuit Inspection