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Throttle Body: Testing and Inspection




THROTTLE BODY INSPECTION [MZI-3.7]

Resistance Inspection

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement

2. Remove the engine cover. Service and Repair

3. Disconnect the throttle body connector.

4. Measure the resistance between throttle body terminals A and B.






Throttle body resistance
- 1-900 ohms

- If not as specified, replace the throttle body. Service and Repair
- If as specified, carry out the "Circuit Open/Short Inspection".

Circuit Open/Short Inspection

1. Disconnect the PCM connector.

2. Inspect the following wiring harnesses for open or short (continuity check).











Open circuit

- If there is no continuity, the circuit is open. Repair or replace the wiring harness.

- Throttle body terminal A and PCM terminal 2BO
- Throttle body terminal B and PCM terminal 2BR

Short circuit

- If there is continuity, the circuit is shorted. Repair or replace the wiring harness.

- Throttle body terminal A and power supply
- Throttle body terminal A and ground
- Throttle body terminal B and power supply
- Throttle body terminal B and ground