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1996 Suzuki Swift AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Suzuki Esteem. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR RESISTANCE ⁽¹⁾

Application

Ohms

Between Terminals "A" & "B"

With .012" (.30 mm) Clearance At Stop Screw

0-3000

With .024" (.60 mm) Clearance At Stop Screw

Infinity

Between Terminals "A" & "D"

2870-5330

Between Terminals "A" & "C"

At Idle

130-10,930

At Wide Open Throttle

⁽²⁾ 2020-14,640

⁽¹⁾	See Fig 1 for terminal identification.

⁽²⁾	There should be more than 2000 ohms difference between idle and wide open throttle resistance.

Fig 1: Identifying Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Terminals

Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

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• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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