1992 Suzuki Sidekick JS, 2D UtilityFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) RESISTANCE - PFI

Application Ohms
Between Terminals "A" & "B"
With .020" (.50 mm) Clearance At Stop Screw 0-500
With .031" (.80 mm) Clearance At Stop Screw Infinity
Between Terminals "A" & "D" 3500-6500
Between terminals "A" & "C"
At Idle 300-2000
At Wide Open Throttle (1) 2000-6500
(1) There should be more than 2000 ohms difference between idle and wide open throttle readings.
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) RESISTANCE - TBI

Application Ohms
Between Terminals "C" & "D"
With .012" (.3 mm) Clearance At Stop Screw 0-500
With .020" (.5 mm) Clearance At Stop Screw Infinity
Between Terminals "A" & "D" 3500-6500
Between terminals "B" & "D"
At Idle (1) 300-2000
At Wide Open Throttle (2) 2000-6500
(1) To obtain idle position, apply 19 in. Hg vacuum to throttle opener.
(2) There should be more than 2000 ohms difference between idle and wide open throttle readings.
Fig 1: Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Terminal ID
G90G18008Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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