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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE1993COLT L4-1468CC 1.5L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTHROTTLE POSITION SENSORTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSSENSOR INSPECTION
1993 Dodge Colt L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC
Sensor Inspection
1993 Dodge Colt L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHCSECTION Sensor Inspection
Throttle Position Sensor Inspection:
1. Disconnect the throttle position sensor connector.
Throttle Position Sensor Inspection:
2. Measure the resistance between the throttle position sensor side connector terminal (1) and terminal (4).
Standard value: 3.5 - 6.5 K ohms
Throttle Position Sensor Inspection:
3. Measure the resistance between the throttle position sensor side connector terminal (2) and terminal (4).
^ Throttle valve slowly opens until fully open from the idle position
^ Changes smoothly in proportion to the opening angle of the throttle valve
4. If the resistance is outside the standard value, or if it doesn't change smoothly, replace the throttle position sensor.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.