Tacoma (With ETCS)

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For throttle position sensor circuit inspection and wiring diagram, see Fig 1-Fig 6 . For circuit identification, see ENGINE PERFORMANCE in appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article in ELECTRICAL. To check throttle position sensor, see THROTTLE BODY under IDLE CONTROL SYSTEMS. To replace throttle position sensor, see THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR under ENGINE SENSORS & SWITCHES in REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - V6 & V8. Before replacing ECM, check ECM connectors and ground circuits. See ENGINE CONTROL MODULE POWER & GROUND CIRCUITS under COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLS.

Fig 1: Testing Throttle Position Sensor - Circuit Description (Tacoma)

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Fig 2: Testing Throttle Position Sensor - Wiring Diagram (Tacoma)

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Fig 3: Testing Throttle Position Sensor Using Hand-Held Tester - Steps 1-2 (Tacoma)

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Fig 4: Testing Throttle Position Sensor Using Hand-Held Tester - Steps 2-4 (Tacoma)

Fig 5: Testing Throttle Position Sensor Using OBD II Scan Tool - Steps 1-3 (Tacoma)

Fig 6: Testing Throttle Position Sensor Using OBD II Scan Tool - Step 3 Cont. (Tacoma)