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 that 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 Without Scan Tool.
Self-Diagnostic Procedure Without Scan Tool