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Throttle Sensor (Method With Circuit Tester)

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the front pillar lower trim and console side panel lower RH of passenger's side.
  3. Detach the floor mat of passenger's seat.
  4. Remove the protect cover.
    Fig 1: Locating Protect Cover Mounting Screws
    G05016849Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the ECM from vehicle.
    Fig 2: Locating ECM Mounting Bolts
    G05031074Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Turn the ignition switch to ON. (engine OFF)
  7. Measure the voltage between ECM connector terminals.
    Fig 3: Measuring Voltage Between ECM Connector Terminals
    G08543846Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Throttle sensor Accelerator pedal Terminal No. Standard
    Main Not depressed (Full closed) 18 (+) and 1 (-) Approx. 0.6 V
    Depressed (Full opened) Approx. 4.04 V
    Sub Not depressed (Full closed) 28 (+) and 1 (-) Approx. 1.48 V
    Depressed (Full opened) Approx. 4.23 V
  8. After inspection, install the related parts in the reverse order of removal.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)