FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Checking Transaxle Control

CHECKING TRANSAXLE CONTROL
COMPONENTS THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR CHECKING
The TPS is a variable resistor type that rotates with the throttle body shaft to sense the throttle valve angle. As the throttle shaft rotates, the output voltage of the TPS changes. The ECM detects the throttle valve opening based on voltage change.