Protege L4-1839cc 1.8L DOHC (1990)
Throttle Position Sensor: Description and Operation
Automatic Transmission
Throttle Sensor
The Throttle Sensor is a potentiometer attached to the throttle body and splined to the throttle shaft. The potentiometer rotates with the shaft as the
throttle opens and closes. Varying potentiometer resistance alters the reference voltage supplied by the ECU, allowing it to read throttle valve opening
angle. This input is used in ECU calculations for these outputs:
Fuel injection quantity and timing
Idle speed control
Purge control
A/C cut-off
Ignition timing control
Pressure regulator solenoid valve