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COMPONENT TESTING

2.4L Engines

NOTE: The 1993–95, rear-wheel drive 2.4L (California) Pick-ups have the same engine controls as the 3.0L engines. All other 2.4L engines are listed as 2.4L engines.

  1. Unplug the idle speed control motor position sensor harness connector.
  2. Check the continuity between terminal 4 and the body ground. When the accelerator pedal is depressed, the continuity should be be nonexistent (infinite resistance). When the accelerator pedal is released, resistance should be existent (0 ohms).
  3. If the CTP is out of specifications, replace the Idle Speed Control Motor (ISCM) assembly.
3.0L and 3.5L Engines
  1. With the the accelerator pedal released, check that the throttle valve lever or the fixed Speed Adjusting Screw (SAS) is pushed.

    NOTE: If the fixed SAS is not pushed, adjust the fixed SAS.

  2. Unplug the TPS harness connector.
  3. Check for continuity between the TPS connector terminals 1 and 2. When the accelerator pedal is depressed, there should be no continuity (infinite resistance). When the pedal is released, resistance should be evident (0 ohms).

    NOTE: If there is no continuity when the accelerator pedal is released, loosen the TPS installation screw; then, after turning the TPS all the way clockwise, check again.

  4. Replace the TPS (with the built-in CTP) if there is a malfunction.

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