Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)

1991 Mazda RX-7 Base, 2D Coupe, AutomaticSECTION 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
(1) Insert feeler gauge of specified thickness between throttle lever and throttle stop screw.
(2) Check continuity with ohmmeter connected between TPS terminals "E" and IDL.
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
(1) Insert feeler gauge of specified thickness between throttle lever and throttle stop screw.
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
(1) Insert feeler gauge of specified thickness between throttle lever and throttle stop screw.
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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