Throttle Position (TP) Sensor: Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Mazda 929. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Insert a feeler gauge of specified thickness between throttle lever and throttle stop screw. See TP SENSOR ADJUSTMENT table. Check continuity between TP sensor connector terminals "C" and "D". See Fig 1 .
If continuity is not as specified, loosen TP sensor mounting screws. Rotate TP sensor until continuity is as specified. Tighten mounting screws. Connect TP sensor connector.

TP SENSOR RESISTANCE

Application		Ohms
Between Terminals "A" & "D"		3000-6000
Between Terminals "B" & "D"
Closed Throttle		200-600
Wide Open Throttle		3300-7000

TP SENSOR ADJUSTMENT

Test Condition ⁽¹⁾

Continuity Between Terminals "C" & "D"

.004" (.1 mm)

Yes

.008" (.2 mm)

⁽¹⁾	Insert feeler gauge of specified thickness between throttle lever and throttle stop screw.

Fig 1: TP Sensor Terminal ID (929)

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.