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Circuit Description

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) supplies a 5-volt reference signal and a ground circuit to Throttle Position (TP) sensor, and monitors the TP signal circuit for changes in throttle angle. TP sensor signal voltage should be about .5 volt at idle and 4.5 volts or more at wide open throttle.