TP SENSOR ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Application

TP Sensor Terminals No.

⁽¹⁾ Millivolts

Diamante W/ Traction Control

1 & 3

580-690

Diamante W/O Traction Control

1 & 3

⁽²⁾ 400-1000

Eclipse & Galant

1 & 3

535-735

Lancer

1 & 2

335-935

Mirage 1.5L & Mirage 1.8L W/O Cruise Control

2 & 4

⁽³⁾ 400-1000

Mirage 1.8L W/Cruise Control

2 & 4

⁽²⁾ 400-1000

Montero & Montero Sport

1 & 3

535-735

⁽¹⁾	With ignition on and TP sensor in idle position.

⁽²⁾	Test with .055" (1.4 mm) thick feeler gauge inserted to a maximum depth of .118" (3 mm) between throttle lever and free lever.

⁽³⁾	Test with .177" (.45 mm) thick feeler gauge inserted between fixed SAS and throttle lever.

TP SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Application

TP Sensor Terminals No.

⁽¹⁾ k/Ohms

Eclipse & Galant

.....

1 & 4

3.5-6.5

.....

1 & 3

⁽²⁾

Diamante

.....

1 & 4

3.5-6.5

.....

3 & 4

⁽²⁾

Lancer

.....

2 & 3

2.0-4.0

.....

1 & 2

⁽²⁾

Mirage, Montero & Montero Sport

.....

1 & 4

3.5-6.5

.....

2 & 4

⁽²⁾

⁽¹⁾	With TP sensor in idle position.

⁽²⁾	Resistance should smoothly change as throttle is opened.

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.

Safety Warning

Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

When to See a Mechanic

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