Checking And Adjusting The Throttle Position Sensor - Yamaha XP500 Service Manual

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THROTTLE BODY
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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
NOTE:
Before adjusting the throttle position sensor,
the engine idling speed should be properly
adjusted.
1. Check:
• throttle position sensor
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a. Disconnect the throttle position sensor cou-
pler from the throttle position sensor.
b. Remove the throttle position sensor from
the throttle body.
c. Connect the pocket tester (Ω × 1k) to the
terminals of the throttle position sensor.
Positive tester probe → blue terminal 1
Negative tester probe →
d. Measure the maximum throttle position sen-
sor resistance.
Out of specification → Replace the throttle
position sensor.
Maximum throttle position sensor
resistance
4.0 ~ 6.0 kΩ at 20 °C (68 °F)
(blue – black/blue)
e. Connect the pocket tester (Ω × 1k) to the
terminals of the throttle position sensor.
Positive tester probe →
Negative tester probe →
f. While slowly opening the throttle, check that
the throttle position sensor resistance is
within the specified range.
Resistance does not change or it changes
abruptly → Replace the throttle position
sensor.
The slot is worn or broken → Replace the
throttle position sensor.
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black/blue terminal 2
yellow terminal 3
black/blue terminal 2
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