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 Fig 1. If values are not as specified in chart, adjust or replace TP sensor. (Perform adjustment before replacing).
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS
| Throttle Clearance |
Terminals |
Ohmmeter Reading |
| 0" (0 mm) |
VTA - E2 |
200-800 |
| .015" (.40 mm) |
IDL - E2 |
2300 Or less |
| .020" (.50 mm) |
IDL - E2 |
0-100 |
| .029" (.75 mm) |
IDL - E2 |
Infinity |
| .035" (.90 mm) |
IDL - E2 |
Infinity |
| Fully Open |
VTA - E2 |
3300-10,000 |
| Fully Open |
VTA - E2 |
3500-10,300 |
| Fully Open |
Vc - E2 |
3000-7000 |
| Fully Open |
Vc - E2 |
4250-8250 |