Throttle Position Sensor: TACOMA
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 10 other vehicles, including the 2002 Toyota Tacoma, 2002 Toyota RAV4, 2002 Toyota Prius, 2002 Toyota MR2, and 2002 Toyota Highlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Manufacturer does not list procedure for Throttle Position (TP) sensor adjustment. Only information available is for checking resistance of TP sensor.
- Disconnect electrical connector from TP sensor. Note electrical terminals on TP sensor. See Fig 10. Apply vacuum to throttle opener located on throttle body. See Fig 10.
- Using ohmmeter, check resistance between specified terminals in relation to throttle position. See THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE table. Replace components as necessary if resistance is not within specification.
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE
| Application |
Throttle Position |
Terminals |
Ohms |
| Camry & Camry Solara |
.... |
VC & E2 |
1200-3200 |
| Celica, Corolla & ECHO |
Fully Closed |
VTA & E2 |
200-5700 |
| Fully Open |
VTA & E2 |
2000-10,200 |
| |
VC & E2 |
2500-5900 |
| Highlander |
Fully Closed |
VTA & E2 |
200-5700 |
| Fully Open |
VTA & E2 |
2000-10,200 |
| |
VC & E2 |
2500-5000 |
| MR2 |
| Models With Standard Type Manual Transaxle |
Fully Closed |
VTA & E2 |
200-5700 |
| Fully Open |
VTA & E2 |
2000-10,200 |
| |
VC & E2 |
2500-5900 |
| Models With Sequential Manual Transaxle |
.... |
VC & E2 |
1200-3200 |
| Prius |
.... |
VC & E2 |
1200-3200 |
| RAV4 |
Fully Closed |
VTA & E2 |
200-5700 |
| Fully Open |
VTA & E2 |
2000-10,200 |
| |
VC & E2 |
2500-5900 |
| Tacoma |
Fully Closed |
VTA & E2 |
200-5700 |
| Fully Open |
VTA & E2 |
2000-10,200 |
| |
VC & E2 |
2500-5900 |
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