Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

1995 Mazda B4000 SE, 2D Pickup, StandardSECTION Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: For information on connector terminal identification and test conditions specified in the following tables, see ADJUSTMENTS article.
TP SENSOR CONTINUITY

Condition (1) Continuity Between Terminals "C" & "D"
.012" (.30 mm) Yes
.016" (.40 mm) No
(1) Insert feeler gauge of specified thickness between throttle lever and throttle stop screw.
TP SENSOR VOLTAGE

Wire Color To Ground Closed Throttle Volts WOT Volts
Red/Black (2M) (1) 0.1-1.0 3.1-4.5
(1) ECM/PCM terminal pin No. in parentheses.
RENDER: 1.0x

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