1992 Suzuki Sidekick JS, 2D UtilityFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Throttle Position Sensor (TPS): Notes

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) RESISTANCE

Application Ohms
PFI
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 (2) 2000-6500
TBI
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) Idle and wide open throttle readings should differ more than 2000 ohms.
Fig 1: Identifying Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Terminals (TBI)
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