Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

2000 Mercury Mystique GS, 2.0 3, AutomaticSECTION Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
TP SENSOR OUTPUT

Throttle Angle Degrees (1) Volts
Clockwise
20 1.00
40 1.97
60 2.95
80 3.95
100 4.65
Counterclockwise
0 1.00
-20 1.95
-40 2.95
-60 3.93
-80 4.65
(1) Throttle position may vary by 6 percent. For testing, see TEST DH: THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR in appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V article.
RENDER: 1.0x

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