TP Sensor Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Suzuki Esteem. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect TP sensor harness connector. Insert 0.018" (0.45 mm) shim thickness gauge between throttle lever and throttle stop screw.
Connect an ohmmeter between terminals "A" and "B" of TP sensor connector. See Fig 1 . Loosen TP sensor mounting bolts and turn TP sensor fully clockwise. Turn TP sensor counterclockwise slowly to find position where ohmmeter reading changes from infinity to zero ohms. Tighten TP sensor mounting bolts at that position.
Ensure continuity does not exist between terminals "A" and "B" when 0.024" (0.60 mm) shim thickness gauge is inserted between throttle lever and throttle stop screw.
Ensure continuity exists between terminals "A" and "B" when 0.012" (0.30 mm) shim thickness gauge is inserted between throttle lever and throttle stop screw.
If continuity is not as specified in steps 3) and 4), TP sensor zero adjustment is incorrect. Start adjustment sequence again. If results are the same after readjusting, replace TP sensor. After final adjustment is completed, reconnect TP sensor connector.

Fig 1: Identifying Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Terminals

Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE ⁽¹⁾

Application

Ohms

Between Terminals "A" & "B"

With .012" (.30 mm) Clearance At Stop Screw

0-3000

With .024" (.60 mm) Clearance At Stop Screw

Infinity

Between Terminals "A" & "D"

2870-5330

Between Terminals "A" & "C"

At Idle

130-10,930

At Wide Open Throttle

⁽²⁾ 2020-14,640

⁽¹⁾	See Fig 1 for terminal identification.

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

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