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Throttle Sensor (Method With Circuit Tester)

  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. While pressing the section (A) shown in the figure, move the lock lever (B) in the direction of the arrow to disconnect the connectors from the ECM in numerical order as shown in the figure.
    G10262110Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Attach the ST between the ECM, engine wiring harness and the bulkhead wiring harness. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>General Description>CAUTION

    ST 18460AA050 CHECK BOARD 

  4. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  5. Turn the ignition switch to ON. (Engine OFF)
  6. Measure the voltage between ECM connector terminals using ST.
    G12403238Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Throttle sensor Accelerator pedal Terminal No. Standard
    Main Not depressed (full closed) 29 (+) and 34 (-) Approx. 0.6 - 1.2 V
    Depressed (full opened) Approx. 3.8 - 4.4 V
    Sub Not depressed (full closed) 31 (+) and 34 (-) Approx. 1.4 - 2.0 V
    Depressed (full opened) Approx. 4.0 - 4.6 V
  7. After inspection, install the related parts in the reverse order of removal.