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Check Accelerator Pedal Sensor Area (Method With Circuit Tester)

  1. Remove the front pillar lower trim and console side panel lower RH of passenger's side.
  2. Detach the floor mat of passenger's seat.
  3. Remove the protect cover.
    Fig 1: Locating Protect Cover Bolts
    G05016849Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the ECM from vehicle.
    Fig 2: Locating ECM Mounting Bolts
    G05031074Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Turn the ignition switch to ON. (engine OFF)
  6. Measure the voltage between ECM connector terminals.

    Main sensor side

    Fig 3: Measuring Voltage Between ECM Connector Terminals (Main Sensor Side)
    G06648606Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Sub sensor side

    Fig 4: Measuring Voltage Between ECM Connector Terminals (Sub Sensor Side)
    G08544513Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Accelerator pedal sensor Accelerator pedal Terminal No. Standard
    Main Not depressed (Full closed) 23 (+) and 29 (-) 0.4 - 1.0 V
    Depressed (Full opened) 2.4 - 3.7 V
    Sub Not depressed (Full closed) 31 (+) and 30 (-) 0.3 - 1.1 V
    Depressed (Full opened) 2.3 - 3.8 V
  7. 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)