Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

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NOTE: For information on connector terminal identification and test conditions specified in the following tables, see ADJUSTMENTS article.

TP SENSOR CONTINUITY

Condition ⁽¹⁾

⁽²⁾ Continuity Between Terminals "A" & "B"

.012" (.3 mm)

Yes

.016" (.4 mm)

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

⁽²⁾	See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Identifying TP Sensor Connector Terminals

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

TP SENSOR VOLTAGE

ECM/PCM Wire Color⁽¹⁾

Closed Throttle Volts

WOT Volts

Red/Black (3F)

.1-1.1

3.1-4.5

⁽¹⁾	Measure voltage between ground and ECM/PCM terminal No. in parentheses.