Resistance Test

1994 Plymouth Colt Vista Base, 2.4 G, AutomaticSECTION Resistance Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT and 1994 Dodge Stealth. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect Throttle Position Sensor (TPS). Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between TPS terminals No. 1 and 4. See Fig 1 . If resistance is 3500-6500 ohms, go to next step. If resistance is not 3500-6500 ohms, replace TPS.
  2. Measure resistance between TPS terminals No. 2 and 4 while slowly moving throttle plate. If resistance varies in direct relation to throttle plate position, TPS is okay. If resistance does not vary in direct relation to throttle plate position, replace TPS.
Fig 1: Testing Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Resistance
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