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Check Accelerator Pedal Sensor Area (Method With Circuit Tester)

  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Disconnect the ECM connector. Refer to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Engine Control Module (ECM)>REMOVAL .
  3. Attach the ST between ECM and the engine wiring harness and the bulkhead harness. Refer to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>PREPARATION TOOL>HOW TO USE CHECK BOARD .

    Special tool: 

    CHECK BOARD (18460AA180)

  4. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  5. Turn to IG ON.
  6. Measure the voltage between ECM connector terminals.
    G11253680Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Accelerator pedal sensor Accelerator pedal Terminal No. Standard
    Main Not depressed (full closed) 66 (+) - 55 (-) 0.3 - 1.1 V
    Depressed (full opened) 2.3 - 3.8 V
    Sub Not depressed (full closed) 64 (+) - 65 (-) 0.3 - 1.1 V
    Depressed (full opened) 2.3 - 3.8 V
  7. After inspection, restore the vehicle to its original state.