Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mazda Millenia. 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 - 2.3L article.
TP SENSOR CONTINUITY

Condition (1) Continuity Between Terminals "C" & "D"
.008" (.19 mm) Yes
.015" (.37 mm) No
(1) Insert feeler gauge of specified thickness between throttle lever and throttle stop screw.
TP SENSOR VOLTAGE

ECM/PCM Wire Color (1) Closed Throttle Volts WOT Volts
Yellow (3B) .1-1.1 2.8-4.5
(1) Measure voltage between ground and ECM/PCM terminal No. in parentheses.
RENDER: 1.0x

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