TPS Adjustment (Sidekick MPI)
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Unplug TPS connector, and insert .026" (0.65 mm) shim thickness gauge between throttle lever and throttle stop screw. Loosen TPS mounting screws. Connect ohmmeter between TPS terminals "A" and "B", and check resistance. See the THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) RESISTANCE table.
- Turn TPS fully counterclockwise, and then turn it clockwise slowly to locate point where ohmmeter reading changes from zero to infinity. Holding TPS at that position, tighten TPS mounting screws snug.
- Ensure continuity does not exist between terminals "A" and "B" when 0.037" (0.8 mm) shim thickness gauge is inserted between throttle lever and throttle stop screw. See Figure and Figure .
- Ensure continuity exists between terminals "A" and "B" when 0.020" (0.5 mm) shim thickness gauge is inserted between throttle lever and throttle stop screw. Tighten TPS mounting screws to 22.8-38.4 INCH lbs. (2.5-4.5 N.m).
- If continuity is not as specified in steps 3) and 4), TPS zero adjustment is incorrect. Start adjustment sequence again. If results are the same after readjusting, replace TPS. After final adjustment is completed, reconnect TPS connector.