MX-5 Miata L4-1.8L DOHC (1996)
Throttle Position Sensor: Adjustments
INSPECTION
Closed Throttle Position Switch
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Turn the ignition switch to OFF and the throttle valve to the closed throttle position.
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Disconnect the throttle position sensor connector.
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Check continuity between throttle position sensor terminals A and B.
SPECIFICATION
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If not as specified, adjust the throttle position sensor.
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Insert a
0.4 mm {0.016 in} feeler gauge between the stopper and the throttle lever.
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Verify that there is no continuity between the throttle position sensor terminals A and B.
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If there is continuity, adjust the throttle position sensor.
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
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Connect the SSTs (Engine Signal Monitor) to the ECM.
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Verify that the throttle valve is at the closed throttle position.
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Turn the ignition switch to ON.
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Measure the voltage at ECM terminal 3E
Specification
Closed throttle position: 0.1 - 1.1 V
Wide open throttle: 3.1 - 4.5 V
(Verify that the voltage increase is directly proportioned to the throttle valve opening angle.)
