Resistance Inspection (MPV, Protege & Protege5)

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Disconnect TP sensor connector. Using DVOM, measure resistance between TP sensor terminals "A" and "C". See Fig 1. If resistance reading is not as specified, replace TP sensor. See TP SENSOR RESISTANCE (MPV, PROTEGE & PROTEGE5) table.

Fig 1: Identifying TP Sensor Connector Terminals (Miata, MPV, Protege & Protege5)

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

TP SENSOR RESISTANCE (MPV, PROTEGE & PROTEGE5)

Test Condition ⁽¹⁾

⁽²⁾ Ohms

MPV

3200-4800

Protege & Protege5

4000-6000

⁽¹⁾	With throttle closed.

⁽²⁾	Between terminals "A" and "C". See Fig 1.