FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Component Inspection

INSPECTION

1. CLEAN THROTTLE BODY.
- Using a soft brush and carburetor cleaner, clean the cast parts.




- Using compressed air, clean all the passages and apertures.

NOTICE: To prevent deterioration, do not clean the throttle position sensor.

2. INSPECT THROTTLE VALVE




- Apply vacuum to the throttle opener.
- Check that there is no clearance between the throttle stop screw and throttle lever when the throttle valve is fully closed.
3. INSPECT THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
- Apply vacuum to the throttle opener.
- Insert a thickness gauge between the throttle stop screw and stop lever.










- Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between each terminal.
4. IF NECESSARY, ADJUST THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR.




- Loosen the 2 set screws of the sensor.
- Apply vacuum to the throttle opener.
- Insert a 0.54 mm (0.021 in.) thickness gauge, between the throttle stop screw and stop lever.




- Connect the test probe of an ohmmeter to the terminals IDL and E2 of the sensor.




- Gradually turn the sensor clockwise until the ohmmeter deflects. and secure it with the 2 set screws.




- Recheck the continuity between terminals IDL and E2.