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Circuit Description

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The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) supplies a 5-volt reference signal and a ground circuit to Throttle Position (TP) sensor, and a signal circuit to monitor changes in throttle angle. TP sensor signal voltage should be about .5 volt at idle and 4.0 volts or greater at wide open throttle.

Conditions for setting DTC are as follows: