1990 Geo Metro Base, 2D Hatchback, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Throttle Position Switch - M/T

THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH RESISTANCE - M/T

Application Condition Resistance (Ohms)
Between Terminals A-B (1) Continuity
Between Terminals B-C (1) No Continuity
Between Terminals A-C (1) No Continuity
Between Terminals A-B (2) No Continuity
Between Terminals B-C (2) No Continuity
Between Terminals A-C (2) No Continuity
Between Terminals A-B (3) No Continuity
Between Terminals B-C (3) Continuity
Between Terminals A-C (3) No Continuity
(1) With .012" (.30 mm) feeler gauge installed between stop screw and lever.
(2) With .035" (.89 mm) feeler gauge installed between stop screw and lever.
(3) With throttle valve fully opened.
Fig 1: Identifying Throttle Position Switch Terminals (M/T Only)
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