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Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Ford Festiva I

  1. Disconnect TPS connector. Using an ohmmeter, check continuity with selected thickness gauge between throttle stop screw and stop lever. See «TPS ADJUSTMENT»(ref-22550-S19863332822001010300000) .
  2. To adjust, loosen TPS attaching screws. Connect ohmmeter between terminals IDL and TL. Insert a .020" (.5 mm) thickness gauge between adjustment screw and stop lever. Rotate TPS until ohmmeter shows continuity.
  3. Insert a .028" (.7 mm) thickness gauge between adjustment screw and stop lever. Ohmmeter should show no continuity. If ohmmeter does not read correctly, repeat adjustment procedure to obtain correct readings.
Condition (1)Cont. Between IDL-TLCont. Between PSW-TL
.02" (.5 mm)YesNo
.03" (.7 mm)NoNo
Wide Open ThrottleNoYes
(1) Insert specified thickness gauge between throttle adjustment screw and stop lever.
(1)Insert specified thickness gauge between throttle adjustment screw and stop lever.

TPS ADJUSTMENT