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Throttle Position Sensor: Adjustment

  1. Turn ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Loosen throttle position sensor holding screws.
    Fig 1: Loosen Throttle Position Sensor Holding Screws
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  3. When using voltage meter;
    1. Take out ECM.
    2. Turn ignition switch to ON.
    3. Adjust throttle position sensor to the proper position to allow the voltage signal to ECM to be in specification.

      Connector & terminal / Specified voltage 

      1. (B136) No. 15 - (B136) No. 17/0.45 - 0.55 V 
      2. Fully Closed. 
      Fig 2: Adjusting Voltage Signal To ECM To Specification
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    4. Tighten throttle position sensor holding screws.

      Tightening torque: 

      1. 2.2+/-0.2 N.m (0.22+/-0.02 kg-m, 1.6+/-0.1 ft-lb) 
      Fig 3: Tightening Fasteners To Specification
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  4. When using Subaru Select Monitor;
    1. Turn ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Loosen throttle position sensor holding screws.
      Fig 4: Loosen Throttle Position Sensor Holding Screws
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      NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to the Subaru Select Monitor Operation Manual.
    3. Insert the cartridge to Subaru Select Monitor.
      Fig 5: Inserting Cartridge Into Subaru Select Monitor
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    4. Connect Subaru Select Monitor to the data link connector.
  5. Turn ignition switch to ON, and Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
  6. Select {2. Each System Check} in Main Menu.
  7. Select {Engine Control System} in Selection Menu.
  8. Select {1. Current Data Display & Save} in Engine Control System Diagnosis.
  9. Select {1.12 Data Display} in Data Display Menu.
  10. Adjust throttle position sensor to the proper position to match with the following specifications.

    Condition: Throttle fully closed. 

    1. Throttle opening angle 0.00%. 
    2. Throttle sensor voltage 0.50 V.