Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

1996 Lexus SC 400SECTION Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
NOTE: Vehicles with Traction Control System (TRAC) are equipped with a main TP sensor and a sub-TP sensor. The following table applies to main TP sensor. For sub-TP sensor table, see SUB-THROTTLE POSITION (SUB-TP) SENSORΒ  .
TP SENSOR RESISTANCE

Application & Throttle Plate Position (1) TP Sensor (2) Terminals Ohm Reading
Throttle Fully Closed VTA1 & E2 340-6300
.016" (.40 mm) (3) IDL1 & E2 500 Or Less
.026" (.65 mm) (3) IDL1 & E2 Infinite (Open)
Throttle Fully Open VTA1 & E2 2400-11,200
All Positions VC & E2 3100-7200
(1) For terminal identification, see THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR in ADJUSTMENTS article.
(2) Disconnect vacuum hose from throttle opener. Apply vacuum to throttle opener to allow throttle to fully seat.
(3) Insert feeler gauge between throttle lever and throttle stop screw.
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