2003 Lexus LS 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

TP SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Terminals (1) Ohms @ 68Β°F (20Β°C)
ES300, GS300 & IS300 VC & E2 (3) 1200-3200
RX300 (2)
Throttle Fully Closed VTA & E2 200-6300
Throttle Fully Open VTA & E2 2000-10,200
..... VC & E2 2500-5900
GS430, LS430 & SC430 VC & ETA (3) 1250-2350
GX470 & LX470 (4) (4)
(1) For TP sensor terminal identification, see Fig 1-Fig 3 .
(2) Apply vacuum to throttle opener before checking TP sensor.
(3) Resistance at 68Β°F (20Β°C).
(4) Information not available from the manufacturer.
Fig 1: Testing Throttle Position (TP) Sensor (ES300 Shown; LX470 & RX300 Are Similar)
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