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Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

  1. Turn ignition off. Ensure throttle linkage moves smoothly. Ensure throttle lever is adjusted properly. See THROTTLE BODY LEVER ADJUSTMENT in ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS article. Disconnect electrical connector from Throttle Position (TP) sensor on throttle body. Disconnect vacuum hose from throttle body. See Fig 1. Connect a vacuum pump to disconnected vacuum hose and apply vacuum.
  2. Using ohmmeter, check resistance between specified terminals in relation to throttle position. With throttle fully closed, resistance between terminals VTA and E2 should be 200-6300 ohms. See Fig 1. With throttle fully open, resistance between terminals VAT and E2 should be 2000-10,200 ohms. Resistance between terminals VC and E2 should be 2500-5900 ohms. If resistance is not as specified, replace TP sensor.
Fig 1: Testing Throttle Position Sensor (ES300 Shown; RX300 Is Similar)
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