Throttle Position Sensor

1994 Toyota Previa LE, 2TZ-FZE, AWDSECTION Throttle Position Sensor
  1. Disconnect electrical connector from Throttle Position Sensor (TPS). Loosen TPS mounting screws. Connect ohmmeter between terminals IDL and E2. See Fig 1 and Fig 2.
  2. Apply vacuum to throttle opener (if equipped). To set initial clearance, insert proper thickness feeler gauge between throttle stop screw and throttle lever. Refer to the appropriate THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR ADJUSTMENT  table.
  3. With ohmmeter showing no continuity, rotate TPS clockwise until continuity exists. Tighten TPS mounting screws. Using specified feeler gauge, recheck adjusted clearance. Disconnect ohmmeter. Install electrical connector on TPS.
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR ADJUSTMENT

Engine/ Application Initial Clearance In. (mm) Adjusted Clearance In. (mm) Ohmmeter Reading
2TZ-FZE (1) .029 (.74) .020 (.51) Continuity
" " .037 (.95) No Continuity
2TZ-FE (2) .032 (.81) .024 (.61) Continuity
" " .041 (1.04) No Continuity
(1) This is the supercharged model.
(2) This is the non-supercharged model.
Fig 1: Adjusting Throttle Position Sensor (2.4L Supercharged)
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