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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 41 (ENGINE CONTROLS - SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING)ENGINE SENSORS & SWITCHESTHROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSORGS430 & LS430
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

GS430 & LS430

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION GS430 & LS430
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Disconnect Throttle Position (TP) sensor 4-pin connector. See Fig 1. Measure resistance between terminals VC and ETA at TP sensor. Resistance should be 1250-2350 ohms at 68°F (20°C). If resistance is not 1250-2350 ohms, replace TP sensor.

Fig 1: Testing Throttle Position Sensor (GS430 & LS430)
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