Sidekick Sport 2D JLX 4WD L4-1.8L (1998)
Throttle Position Sensor: Adjustments
Adjustment
1) Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
2) Check to make sure that fast idle cam and cam follower lever are not in contact with each other. It they are, check fast idle control system.
3) Loosen TP sensor screws.
4) Remove ECM, See: Computers and Control Systems/Engine Control Module/Service and Repair and with couplers connected to ECM, connect
digital type voltmeter as shown.
5) Turn TP sensor clockwise or counterclockwise and tighten TP sensor screw at a position where voltage as specified below is obtained at coupler
terminal E33-17 (E175-25).
NOTE: If tech 1 and cartridge are available, it is not necessary to remove ECM. Make an adjustment while observing TP sensor voltage
displayed on tech-1.
TP sensor voltage when throttle is fully closed:
0.50 1 0.15 V
