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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA1996SEPHIA RS, 1.6 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCEENGINE CONTROLS - SPECIFICATIONSFUEL SYSTEMTHROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR

1996 Kia Sephia RS, 1.6 3

Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

1996 Kia Sephia RS, 1.6 3SECTION Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

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

TP SENSOR CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS (1.6L)

Test Condition ⁽¹⁾

Check Between Pin Nos.

Continuity?

.006" (.15 mm)

1 & 2

Yes

.020" (.5 mm)

1 & 2

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

TP SENSOR VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS (1.8L)

Condition ⁽¹⁾

⁽²⁾ Volts

Throttle Closed

.58-.61

Wide Open Throttle

Approx. 3.65

⁽¹⁾	Also ensure voltage change is smooth between closed and open throttle.

⁽²⁾	Measure voltage between TP Sensor terminal No. 3 and ground with ignition ON and TP Sensor connected.

RENDER: 1.0x

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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.