Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor: Testing and Inspection

2004 Mitsubishi Diamante V6-3.5L SOHCSECTION Testing and Inspection
"NOTE: Applies to vehicles equipped with traction control only."





ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR CHECK (Vehicles with TCL)
1. Disconnect the accelerator pedal position sensor connector.
2. Measure the resistance between the accelerator pedal position sensor side connector terminal 1 and terminal 4.

Standard value: 3.5 - 6.5 k Ohm




3. Measure the resistance between the accelerator pedal position sensor side connector terminal 1 and terminal 2.

4. If the resistance is outside the standard value, or if it doesn't change smoothly, replace the accelerator pedal position sensor.

NOTE: For the accelerator pedal position sensor adjustment procedure.
RENDER: 1.0x

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