Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 9 other vehicles, including the 2003 Lexus SC 430, 2003 Lexus RX 300, 2003 Lexus LX 470, 2003 Lexus LS 430, and 2003 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TP SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Terminals (1) Ohms @ 68Β°F (20Β°C)
ES300, GS300 & IS300 VC & E2 (3) 1200-3200
RX300 (2)
Throttle Fully Closed VTA & E2 200-6300
Throttle Fully Open VTA & E2 2000-10,200
..... VC & E2 2500-5900
GS430, LS430 & SC430 VC & ETA (3) 1250-2350
GX470 & LX470 (4) (4)
(1) For TP sensor terminal identification, see Fig 1-Fig 3 .
(2) Apply vacuum to throttle opener before checking TP sensor.
(3) Resistance at 68Β°F (20Β°C).
(4) Information not available from the manufacturer.
Fig 1: Testing Throttle Position (TP) Sensor (ES300 Shown; LX470 & RX300 Are Similar)
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