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Throttle Position Sensor

Turn ignition off and disconnect electrical connector at Throttle Position (TP) sensor. Insert a thickness gauge between throttle stop screw and throttle lever. Using an ohmmeter, check resistance values. See Figure and Figure . If values are not as specified in table, adjust or replace TP sensor.

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS - 3S-GE ENGINE

Throttle Clearance Terminals Ohmmeter Reading
0" (0 mm) VTA - E2 200-800
.020" (.50 mm) IDL - E2 2300 or less
.027" (.70 mm) IDL - E2 Infinity
Fully Open VTA - E2 3300-10,000
Fully Open VC - E2 3000-7000
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS - 3S-FE ENGINE

Throttle Clearance Terminals Ohmmeter Reading
.020" (.50 mm) IDL - E1 Continuity
.020" (.50 mm) PSW - E1 No Continuity
.020" (.50 mm) IDL - PSW No Continuity
.035" (.90 mm) IDL - E1 No Continuity
.035" (.90 mm) PSW - E1 No Continuity
.035" (.90 mm) IDL - PSW No Continuity
Fully Open IDL - E1 No Continuity
Fully Open PSW - E1 Continuity
Fully Open IDL - PSW No Continuity