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DTC 43: Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

  1. Check Power Supply  - Turn ignition off. Disconnect TP sensor harness connector. See Fig 1 . Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between TP sensor connector terminal "a" (Red/Yellow wire) and ground. See Fig 2 . If voltage is about 5 volts, go to next step. If voltage is not about 5 volts, repair harness or connectors as necessary.
  2. Check Ground Circuit  - Turn ignition off. Check continuity between TP sensor connector terminal "c" (Black wire) and engine ground. See Fig 3 . If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, repair harness or connectors as necessary.
  3. Check Input Signal Circuit  - Disconnect ECM harness connector. See Figure . Check continuity between ECM connector terminal No. 20 and TP sensor connector terminal "b" (White wire). See Figure and Fig 4 . If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, repair harness or connectors as necessary.
  4. Check Component  - Inspect TP sensor. See I - SYS/COMP TESTS article. Replace TP sensor if necessary and perform FINAL CHECK  in this article. If TP sensor is okay, repair ECM pin terminals or wiring harness connector.
Fig 1: Locating TP Sensor Harness Connector
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Fig 2: DTC 43, Checking Power Supply
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Fig 3: DTC 43, Checking Ground Circuit
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Fig 4: DTC 43, Checking Input Signal Circuit
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