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If not, replace potentiometer assembly.
 

3.

Check resistance between potentiometer terminals #2 and #3.

 

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Should be between 3,000-6,000 ohms.

 
If not, replace potentiometer assembly.
 

4.

Slowly open throttle.

 

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Resistance should drop smoothly as throttle is opened. When throttle is fully open, resistance should be between zero and 600 ohms.

 
If not, replace potentiometer assembly.
 
SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND CIRCUIT CONTINUITY CHECK

 

1.

Leave potentiometer harness connector disconnected.

 

2.

Connect DVM between harness connector terminals #2 and #4.

 

3.

Turn ignition ON and note voltage.

 

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Voltage should be approx. 5 volts.

 

4.

Check voltage between harness connector terminals #3 and #4.

 

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Voltage should be approx. 5 volts.

 
If either voltage value is not obtained, check for:

a. Open or grounded circuit between harness connector (terminals #2, #3, & #4) and ECU (terminals 21B, 10B, and 9B respectively).
b. Open or grounded circuit between potentiometer harness connector terminal #2 and idle switch terminal #2 (Brn/Grn wire).
c. Open or grounded circuit between idle switch terminal #1 and ECU terminal 22B (Grn/Violet wire).

 
Make any necessary repairs and re-check.
 
If no wiring problems are found and there is no voltage reading in steps 3 or 4, or if voltage is greater than 5.5 volts, then the ECU is faulty. 

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