TP SENSOR ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Terminals No.

⁽¹⁾ Millivolts

Diamante With Traction Control

1 & 3

580-690

Diamante Without Traction Control

1 & 3

⁽²⁾ 400-1000

Eclipse & Galant

1 & 3

535-735

Lancer

1 & 2

335-935

Montero & Montero Sport

1 & 3

535-735

Outlander

2 & 4

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

TP SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Application/Terminal 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⁾

Montero

2 & 4

2.0-4.0

Montero Sport

1 & 4

3.5-6.5

2 & 4

⁽²⁾

Outlander

1 & 4

3.5-6.5

1 & 2

⁽²⁾

⁽¹⁾	Measured with TP sensor in idle position and at 68°F (20°C).

⁽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 Sensor

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

When to See a Mechanic

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