Electrical system
Throttle position sensor
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1. Check:
- Throttle position sensor
a. Connect the digital circuit tester to the terminals of the throttle body sensor assembly coupler as shown.
- Positive tester probe → gray/red terminal "1"
- Negative tester probe → gray/black terminal "2"
b. Measure the throttle position sensor input voltage.
Out of specification → Replace or repair the wire harness.
c. Connect the digital circuit tester to the terminals of the throttle body sensor assembly coupler as shown.
- Positive tester probe → yellow terminal "3"
- Negative tester probe → gray/black terminal "2"
d. While slowly opening the throttle, check that the throttle position sensor output voltage is increased.
Voltage does not change or it changes abruptly → Replace the throttle body.
Out of specification (closed position) → Replace the throttle body.

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