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THRTL POSI SEN A/T




DESCRIPTION
- Throttle position sensor
The throttle position sensor detects the throttle valve position and sends a signal to the TCM.
- Throttle position switch
Consists of a wide open throttle position switch and a closed throttle position switch.

The wide open throttle position switch sends a signal to the TCM when the throttle valve is open at least 1/2 of the full throttle position. The closed throttle position switch sends a signal to the TCM when the throttle valve is fully closed.




CONSULT REFERENCE VALUE IN DATA MONITOR MODE
Remarks: Specification data are reference values.




TCM TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE
Remarks: Specification data are reference values.




ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS LOGIC

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

CAUTION:
- Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
- If conducting this "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE" again, always turn ignition switch "OFF" and wait at least 5 seconds before continuing.

After the repair, perform the following procedure to confirm the malfunction is eliminated.

With Consult







1) Turn ignition switch "ON" and select "DATA MONITOR" mode for "A/T" with CONSULT.

2) Check the following.




If the check result is NG, go to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE".
If the check result is OK, go to following step.




3) Turn ignition switch "ON" and select "DATA MONITOR" mode for "ENGINE" with CONSULT.




4) Start engine and maintain the following conditions for at least 3 consecutive seconds.
VHCL SPEED SE: 10 km/h (6 MPH) or more
THRTL POS SEN: Approximately 3 V or less
Selector lever: D position (OD "ON")
If the check result is NG, go to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE".
If the check result is OK, go to following step.
5) Maintain the following conditions for at least 3 consecutive seconds.
VHCL SPEED SE: 10 km/h (6 MPH) or more
Accelerator pedal: Wide open throttle
Selector lever: D position (OD "ON")

OR

With Generic Scan Tool
1) Start engine.
2) Drive vehicle under the following conditions:
Selector lever in "D" (OD "ON"), vehicle speed higher than 10 km/h (6 MPH), throttle opening greater than 1/2 of the full throttle position and driving for more than 3 seconds.
3) Select "MODE 7" with GST.

OR

Without Scan Tools
1) Start engine.
2) Drive vehicle under the following conditions:
Selector lever in "D" (OD "ON"), vehicle speed higher than 10 km/h (6 MPH), throttle opening greater than 1/2 of the full throttle position and driving for more than 3 seconds.
3) Perform self-diagnosis for ECM.

PAGE REFERENCE:







DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE




WIRING DIAGRAM

COMPONENT INSPECTION







Throttle Position Switch
Closed Throttle Position Switch (idle position)
- Check continuity between terminals (5) and (6).
- To adjust closed throttle position switch, refer to "Basic Inspection"







Wide Open Throttle Position Switch
- Check continuity between terminals (4) and (5).