Avalon, Camry Solara, Highlander, Sienna, Tacoma & Tundra 3.4L V6

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Ensure ignition is off. Disconnect electrical connector at Throttle Position (TP) sensor mounted on side of throttle body. Note terminal identification on TP sensor. See Fig 1-Fig 5 .

On Avalon, Camry Solara, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, apply vacuum to throttle opener. On all models, 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

Avalon, Camry Solara & Sienna ⁽¹⁾

Fully Closed

VTA & E2

200-6300

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

Tacoma & Tundra 3.4L V6 ⁽¹⁾

Fully Closed

VTA & E2

200-5700

Fully Open

VTA & E2

2000-10,200

VC & E2

2500-5900

⁽¹⁾	Apply vacuum to throttle opener before checking TP sensor.

Fig 1: Testing Throttle Position Sensor (Avalon)

Fig 2: Testing Throttle Position Sensor (Camry Solara)

Fig 3: Identifying Throttle Position Sensor Terminals (Highlander)

Fig 4: Locating Throttle Opener & Identifying Throttle Position Sensor Terminals (Sienna)

Fig 5: Testing Throttle Position Sensor (Tacoma & Tundra 3.4L V6)