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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1993SPORTVAN G30, VAN PASSENGER, 7.4 NREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 20 (ENGINE CONTROLS - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS - GASOLINE)ENGINE SENSORS & SWITCHESENGINE CONTROLS - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS - GASOLINETHROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR
1993 Chevrolet Sportvan G30, Van Passenger, 7.4 N
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
1993 Chevrolet Sportvan G30, Van Passenger, 7.4 NSECTION Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
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- Install jumper wires to enable connection of a DVOM in parallel between TP sensor harness connectors. Connect DVOM positive lead to Dark Blue wire terminal. Connect negative lead to Black wire terminal. See Fig 1.
- Turn ignition on, engine off. Signal voltage should gradually change from less than one volt at closed throttle to about 5.0 volts at wide open throttle position. If reading is not as specified, replace TP sensor.
- TP sensor circuit malfunction should set a related trouble code. For further information, see appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article. Also see TP Sensor Adjustment in ADJUSTMENTS - GASOLINE article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.