Throttle Position Sensor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Suzuki XL-7, 2002 Suzuki Vitara, 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2002 Suzuki Esteem, and 2002 Suzuki Aerio. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE ⁽¹⁾

Application

Ohms

Esteem

Between Terminals No. 1 & 2

2500-6000

Between Terminals No. 1 & 3

⁽²⁾ 100-20,000

Grand Vitara

Between Terminals No. 1 & 3

4000-6000

Between Terminals No. 1 & 2

⁽²⁾ 0-4600

Vitara

Between Terminals No. 1 & 3

4000-6000

Between Terminals No. 1 & 2

⁽²⁾ 20-6000

⁽¹⁾	See Fig 1 for terminal identification.

⁽²⁾	Depending on degree of throttle opening.

Fig 1: Identifying Throttle Position Sensor Terminals (Typical)

Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

NOTE: See PIN VOLTAGE/CIRCUIT RESISTANCE CHARTS article and WIRING DIAGRAMS article for PCM connector and wire terminal identification.

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE ⁽¹⁾

Application

Volts

Aerio, Esteem (1.8L) & Grand Vitara ⁽²⁾

At Idle

.35-.65

At Wide Open Throttle

3.5-4.5

⁽¹⁾	Ignition on, with engine off.

⁽²⁾	Measure voltage at ECM harness connector terminal No. C20-25 (Esteem 1.8L) or C51-3-12 (Grand Vitara). See PIN VOLTAGE/CIRCUIT RESISTANCE CHARTS article.