Throttle Position (TP) Sensor (4-Cylinder Engines)

NOTE: Faults in TP sensor circuit may set Code 43. To test system, see CODE 43 diagnostic procedure in appropriate TESTS W/CODES article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.

TESTS W/CODES - 1.6L
TESTS W/CODES - 2.0L

Turn ignition off. Ensure TP sensor wiring harness connector is securely connected. Adjust TP sensor by loosening mounting bolts and rotating sensor body until output voltage is within specification. See 4-CYLINDER TP SENSOR VOLTAGE table. See Fig 1 .

4-CYLINDER TP SENSOR VOLTAGE ⁽¹⁾

Application

Voltage

Sentra M/T ⁽²⁾

.45-.55

⁽¹⁾	Voltage is measured at wiring harness side with TP sensor connected and ignition switch in the ON position.

⁽²⁾	No adjustment procedure is given for A/T models.

Fig 1: TP Sensor Harness Connector Terminal ID (Sentra)

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