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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2000SABLE V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONPINPOINT TESTSTESTS DH: THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR
2000 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Tests DH: Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
2000 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Tests DH: Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
NOTE
This Pinpoint Test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
- Binding and sticking Throttle Linkage
- Harness Circuits: TP, SIG RTN, VREF, Vehicle Power (VPWR), Power Ground (PWR GND) Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Graphs
Throttle Position Sensor Graph (1 Of 2):
Throttle Position Sensor Graph (2 Of 2):
NOTE: The normal range of the throttle angle measurement for the Throttle Position (TP) sensor is 0 to 96.6 degrees.
Pinpoint Test Schematics and Connectors
Contacting Throttle Position (TP) Sensor:
2.0L (4V) Escort, 2.0L Contour/Mystique/Cougar (TP):
2.0L (4V) Focus (TP):
LS6/LS8 (TP):
All Others (TP):
Pinpoint Tests
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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.