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Signal Circuit Inspection

  1. Check for short to ground in harness
    1. Ignition "OFF"
    2. Disconnect TPS sensor connector and PCM connector.
    3. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF"
    4. Measure resistance between terminal 1 and 2 of sensor harness connector.

      Specification: infinite

      Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Terminal 1 And 2 Of Sensor Harness Connector
      G03851764Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    5. Is measure resistance within Specification?

      YES 

      NO 

      • Short circuit to ground between TPS harness connector and signal circuit.
      • Repair as necessary and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
        NOTE: In case, when the TPS connector is disconnected, the voltage of TPS terminal 1 is 0 V.
        • Possible cause: Open or short between terminal 16 of PCM and terminal 1 of TPS.