THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR RESISTANCE ⁽¹⁾

Application

Ohms

Esteem & Swift

Between Terminals 1 & 2

2500-6000

Between Terminals 1 & 3

100-20,000

Sidekick 1.6L & X-90

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

⁽¹⁾	See Figure-10 for terminal identification.

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

NOTE: See PIN VOLTAGE CHART S article and appropriate wiring diagrams in WIRING DIAGRAMS article for PCM connector and wire terminal identification.

THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR VOLTAGE ⁽¹⁾

Application

Volts

Sidekick 1.8L ⁽²⁾

At Idle

.35-.65

At Wide Open Throttle

3.5-4.5

⁽¹⁾	Ignition on and engine off.

⁽²⁾	On models with manual transmission, backprobe between ground and PCM connector "B", terminal No. 17 (Green wire). On models with automatic transmission, backprobe between ground and PCM connector "D", terminal No. 25 (Green wire).

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 (TP) Sensor: Notes