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Throttle Position Sensor

  1. TPS is mounted to throttle body, at end of throttle shaft. Disconnect TPS connector. See Fig 1 . Using ohmmeter, measure total resistance between TPS connector terminals as specified in TPS CONNECTOR TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION  table. If resistance is not 3500-6500 ohms, replace TPS.
  2. Using an analog (needle-type) ohmmeter, measure variable resistance between TPS connector terminals as specified in TPS CONNECTOR TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION  table.
  3. Operate throttle valve from closed to wide open throttle. If rate of resistance does not change smoothly within 3500-6500 ohms throughout range of throttle valve movement, replace TPS.
    Fig 1: TPS Sensor Connector Terminal ID
    G91F11838Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    TPS CONNECTOR TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION

    Application Terminal Numbers
    Total Resistance
    Eclipse 1.8L 1 & 2
    Eclipse 2.0L 2 & Ground
    Galant 1 & 4
    Variable Resistance
    Eclipse 1.8L 2 & Ground
    Eclipse 2.0L 4 & Ground
    Galant 2 & 4