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Diagnostic Method

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Judge as OK and clear the NG when the malfunction criteria below are met.

Judgment Value 

JUDGMENT VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Difference between target opening angle and actual opening angle Within the OK range of judgment value detail 
Output duty to drive circuit < 95 %

Time Needed for Diagnosis: 

Details of Judgment Value 

Fig 1: Throttle Position Sensor Opening Angle
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Judgment time detail 

Fig 2: Throttle Position Sensor Opening Angle
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NOTE: Judgment time is constantly 1000 ms with Actual opening angle ≤ Target opening angle.
Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination:  Illuminates as soon as a malfunction occurs.