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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA1991RX-7 BASE, 2D CONVERTIBLE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCEENGINE CONTROLS - SPECIFICATIONSFUEL SYSTEMTHROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)
1991 Mazda RX-7 Base, 2D Convertible, Standard
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
1991 Mazda RX-7 Base, 2D Convertible, StandardSECTION Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
NOTE:
For information on connector terminal identification and test conditions specified in the following tables, see appropriate ADJUSTMENTS
article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.
TPS VOLTAGE
| Red Wire Voltage | Blue Wire Voltage Closed Throttle | Blue Wire Voltage Wide Open Throttle |
|---|---|---|
| 4.50-4.59 | .37-.54 | 3.58-4.23 |
| 4.60-4.69 | .38-.55 | 3.66-4.32 |
| 4.70-4.79 | .39-.56 | 3.74-4.41 |
| 4.80-4.89 | .40-.57 | 3.82-4.51 |
| 4.90-4.99 | .40-.58 | 3.90-4.60 |
| 5.00-5.09 | .41-.60 | 3.97-4.70 |
| 5.10-5.19 | .42-.61 | 4.05-4.79 |
| 5.20-5.29 | .43-.62 | 4.13-4.88 |
| 5.30-5.39 | .44-.63 | 4.21-4.98 |
| 5.40-5.49 | .44-.64 | 4.29-5.07 |
| 5.50 | .44-.66 | 4.29-5.17 |
TPS CONTINUITY TEST
| Test Condition (1) | (2) Continuity | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .004" (.1 mm) | Yes | ||||
| .024" (.6 mm) | No | ||||
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TPS CONTINUITY TEST
| Test Condition | Continuity Between IDL & TL | Continuity Between POW & TL | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miata | |||||
| .016" (.4 mm) (1) | Yes | No | |||
| .027" (.7 mm)(1) | No | No | |||
| Wide Open Throttle | No | Yes | |||
| Protege & 323 | |||||
| .004" (.10 mm) (1) | Yes | No | |||
| .039" (1.0 mm) (1) | No | No | |||
| Wide Open Throttle | No | Yes | |||
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TPS RESISTANCE
| Test Condition | Ohms | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| MPV 3.0L & 929 SOHC | |||
| Between Terminals "A" & "D" | 3500-6500 | ||
| Between Terminals "B" & "D" | |||
| Closed Throttle | About 1000 or less | ||
| Wide Open Throttle | 3500-6500 | ||
| 929 DOHC | |||
| Between Terminals "A" & "D" | 3000-6000 | ||
| Between Terminals "B" & "D" | |||
| Closed Throttle | 200-600 | ||
| Wide Open Throttle | 3300-7000 | ||
TPS ADJUSTMENT
| Test Condition (1) | Continuity Between C & D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPV 3.0L & 929 SOHC | ||||
| .020" (.5 mm) | Yes | |||
| .028" (.7 mm) | No | |||
| 929 DOHC | ||||
| .004" (.1 mm) | Yes | |||
| .012" (.3 mm) | No | |||
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TPS VOLTAGE - RX7
| Terminal | Volts With Throttle Closed | Volts With Throttle Fully Open |
|---|---|---|
| 2F (Narrow Range) | .75-1.25 | About 5 |
| 2G (Full Range) | .25-1.25 | 4.1-4.4 |
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When to See a Mechanic
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.