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Throttle Position Sensor: Adjustment

  1. Turn ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Loosen throttle position sensor holding screws.
    Fig 1: Loosening 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: Checking Voltage Between Throttle Position Sensor Terminals (B136) No. 15 And (B136) No. 17
      G02861863Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Tighten throttle position sensor holding screws.

      Tightening torque:  1.6 N.m (0.16 kgf-m, 1.2 ft-lb)

    Fig 3: Tightening Throttle Position Sensor Holding Screws
    G02861864Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. When using Subaru Select Monitor;
    1. Turn ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Loosen throttle position sensor holding screws.
      Fig 4: Loosening Throttle Position Sensor Holding Screws
      G02861865Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      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 To Subaru Select Monitor
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    4. Connect Subaru Select Monitor to the data link connector.
      Fig 6: Locating Data Link Connector
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  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
  11. Tighten throttle position sensor holding screws.

    Tightening torque:  1.6 N.m (0.16 kgf-m, 1.2 ft-lb)

    Fig 7: Tightening Throttle Position Sensor Holding Screws
    G02861868Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.