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Throttle Position Sensor: Adjustments

Throttle Body Components:





- Remove throttle body, refer to COMPONENT REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR PROCEDURES.

Throttle Body Adjustment:





- Check that there is no clearance between throttle stop screw and lever with throttle plate in the fully closed position.

Throttle Position Sensor:





- Loosen throttle position sensor set screws.

Throttle Position Sensor Adjustment:





- Connect ohmmeter across throttle sensor terminals E2 and IDL.
- Insert a 0.018 in (0.45 mm) feeler gauge between throttle stop screw and lever.

Throttle Position Sensor Adjustment:





- Slowly turn sensor clockwise until ohmmeter shows no continuity.
- Tighten sensor set screws.
- Check adjustment with the following feeler gauges and note ohm reading:

0.015 in (0.40 mm) - Continuity
0.022 in (0.55 mm) - No continuity

- If desired results cannot be achieved, readjust sensor. If readings still cannot be achieved, replace sensor.