FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Throttle Position Sensor: Adjustments

1. Loosen the two set screws that secure the TPS to the throttle housing. (DO NOT REMOVE THE SCREWS)

Throttle Position Sensor Adjustment Screws:






2. Connect an Ohmmeter to terminals IDL and E2 of the TPS after removing the connector.
3. Insert a 0.019 in. (0.47mm) feeler gauge between the throttle stop screw and stop lever.

Checking Throttle Position Sensor Adjustment:






4. Rotate the TPS counter-clockwise and slowly back clockwise until the Ohmmeter just loses continuity, (infinite ohms).
5. Secure the TPS with the two set screws.
6. Remove the feeler gauge and recheck TPS setting.
7. There should be continuity with a 0.014 in. (0.35mm) feeler gauge inserted in the stop. There should be NO continuity with a 0.024 in. (0.59mm) feeler gauge inserted in the stop.
8. Remove the Ohmmeter and reconnect the TPS connector.