2001 Kia Rio AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

NOTE: For information on connector terminal identification and test conditions specified in the following tables, see ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS article.
TP SENSOR CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS

Application (1) Specification
Optima & Magentis (Canadian)
2.4L 0.3-.9 volt
2.5L V6 .25-.80 volt
Rio 0.2-0.8 To 4.0-4.8 volts
Sephia & Spectra 0.4-0.6 To 4.1-4.3 volts
Sportage 1000-2400 ohms
Fully Closed Approx. 2400 ohms
Fully Open Approx. 1000 ohms
(1) Reading is from idle position to wide open throttle position.
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