Throttle Position Sensor (TPS): Notes

1990 Mitsubishi Precis Base, StandardSECTION Notes
NOTE: On fuel injected engines, ensure basic idle speed is set to specification before adjusting TPS. See BASIC IDLE SPEED (IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE). Perform all adjustments with engine at normal operating temperature, front wheels in straight-ahead position, cooling fan and all accessories off and transmission in Park or Neutral.
TPS TEST APPLICATION

Application Test
1.5L
Mirage & Precis TEST NO. 1
1.6L
Mirage TEST NO. 2
1.8L
Eclipse TEST NO. 3
2.0L (VIN V)
Galant TEST NO. 1
2.0L (VIN R & U)
Galant TEST NO. 1
Eclipse TEST NO. 3
2.4L
Pickup & Van/Wagon TEST NO. 1
2.6L
Montero TEST NO. 4
3.0L
Montero & Pickup TEST NO. 5
Sigma TEST NO. 3
RENDER: 1.0x

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