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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1998MOUNTAINEER 5.0 P, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 52 (ENGINE CONTROLS - SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS - 4.2L)FUEL SYSTEMTHROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR
1998 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 P, AWD
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
1998 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 P, AWDSECTION Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Throttle Position (TP) sensor is not serviceable. If TP sensor service is required, see CIRCUIT TEST DH in TESTS W/CODES
- 4.2L article.
TP SENSOR OUTPUT
| Throttle Angle Degrees | (1) Voltage | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | .65 | ||
| 10 | .97 | ||
| 20 | 1.30 | ||
| 30 | 1.50 | ||
| 45 | 2.37 | ||
| 53 | 2.84 | ||
| 60 | 3.20 | ||
| 70 | 3.60 | ||
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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.