Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
NOTE:
Vehicles with Electronically Controlled Transaxle (ECT) use signals sent from TPS to Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to calculate gear shift and lock-up timing.
- Loosen mounting screws. Unplug TPS connector. Connect ohmmeter between terminals IDL and E2 (terminals IDL and E1 on Camry 2.0L without ECT). See Fig 1
- To set initial clearance, insert proper thickness feeler gauge between throttle stop screw and throttle lever. See appropriate THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR ADJUSTMENT table.
- With ohmmeter showing infinity, rotate TPS clockwise until continuity exists. Tighten mounting screws. Using specified feeler gauge, recheck adjusted clearance. Disconnect ohmmeter and reconnect TPS after adjustment.
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR ADJUSTMENT
| Model/ Application | Initial Clearance In. (mm) | Adjusted Clearance In. (mm) | Ohmmeter Reading | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camry 2.0L | |||||
| w/ ECT | .024 (.60) | .020 (.50) | Continuity | ||
| " | " | .028 (.70) | Infinity | ||
| w/o ECT | .028 (.70) | .020 (.50) | Continuity | ||
| " | " | .035 (.90) | Infinity | ||
| Celica | |||||
| 1.6L | .028 (.70) | .024 (.60) | Continuity | ||
| " | " | .031 (.79) | Infinity | ||
| 2.0L | .024 (.60) | .020 (.50) | Continuity | ||
| " | " | .028 (.70) | Infinity | ||
| 2.2L | |||||
| w/ ECT | .024 (.60) | .020 (.50) | Continuity | ||
| " | " | .028 (.70) | Infinity | ||
| w/o ECT | .028 (.70) | .020 (.50) | Continuity | ||
| " | " | .035 (.90) | Infinity | ||
| Corolla | |||||
| 4A-FE | .028 (.70) | .024 (.60) | Continuity | ||
| " | " | .032 (.81) | Infinity | ||
| 4A-GE | .019 (.48) | .014 (.36) | Continuity | ||
| " | " | .023 (.58) | Infinity | ||
| MR2 | |||||
| 2.0L | .024 (.60) | .020 (.50) | Continuity | ||
| " | " | .028 (.70) | Infinity | ||
| 2.2L | |||||
| A/T | .024 (.60) | .020 (.50) | Continuity | ||
| " | " | .028 (.70) | Infinity | ||
| M/T | .028 (.70) | .020 (.50) | Continuity | ||
| " | " | .035 (.90) | Infinity | ||
| Pickup 2.4L | .028 (.70) | .022 (.56) | Continuity | ||
| " | " | .034 (.86) | Infinity | ||
| Previa | .033 (.84) | .033 (.84) | Continuity | ||
| Tercel | .024 (.60) | .020 (.50) | Continuity | ||
| " | " | .028 (.70) | Infinity | ||
| 4Runner 2.4L | .028 (.70) | .022 (.56) | Continuity | ||
| " | " | .034 (.86) | Infinity | ||
Fig 2: TPS Sensor Adj. (Camry W/O ECT, Celica 1.6L & 2.2L W/O ECT, orolla 1.6L 4A-FE & MR2 2.2L With M/T)