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Throttle Position Sensor: Adjustment

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

      Connector & terminal / Specified voltage (B135) No. 3 (+) - No. 13 (-) / 0.45 - 0.55 V [Fully closed.] 

      Fig 2: Identifying Connector & Terminal
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    5. Tighten the 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
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  2. When using SUBARU Select Monitor:
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Loosen the throttle position sensor holding screws.
      Fig 4: Loosening Throttle Position Sensor Holding Screws
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      NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to the OEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
    3. Insert the cartridge to the SUBARU Select Monitor.
      Fig 5: Inserting Cartridge To Subaru Select Monitor
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    4. Connect the SUBARU Select Monitor to the data link connector.
      Fig 6: Connecting Subaru Select Monitor To Data Link Connector
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    5. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and the SUBARU Select Monitor switch to ON.
    6. Select the {2. Each System Check} in Main Menu.
    7. Select the {Engine Control System} in Selection Menu.
    8. Select the {1. Current Data Display & Save} in Engine Control System Diagnosis.
    9. Select the {1.12 Data Display} in Data Display Menu.
    10. Adjust the throttle position sensor to the proper position to match with the following specifications.

      Condition: Throttle fully closed 

      Throttle opening angle 0.00% 

      Throttle sensor voltage 0.50 V 

    11. Tighten the 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
      G00994811Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.