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Throttle Position Sensor: Adjustment

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

    Connector & terminal / Specified voltage 

    1. (B136) No. 15 - (B136) No. 17 / 0.45 - 0.55 V 
    2. [Fully closed.] 
    Fig 2: Measuring Throttle Position Sensor Connector Terminals Voltage
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  4. Tighten throttle position sensor holding screws.
    1. Tightening torque:  1.6 N.m (0.16 kgf-m, 1.2 ft-lb)
    Fig 3: Tightening Throttle Position Sensor Holding Screws
    G02959709Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. When using Subaru Select Monitor;
    1. Turn ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Loosen throttle position sensor holding screws.
      Fig 4: Loosening Throttle Position Sensor Holding Screws
      G02959710Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to the SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL.
    3. Insert the cartridge to Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to PREPARATION TOOL , General Descriptions.
    4. Connect Subaru Select Monitor to the data link connector (A).
      Fig 5: Connecting Subaru Select Monitor To Data Link Connector
      G02959711Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Turn ignition switch to ON, and Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
    6. Select {2. Each System Check} in Main Menu.
    7. Select {Engine Control System} in Selection Menu.
    8. Select {1. Current Data Display & Save} in Engine Control System Diagnosis.
    9. Select {1.12 Data Display} in Data Display Menu.
    10. Adjust throttle position sensor to the proper position to match with the following specifications.

      Condition: Throttle fully closed 

      1. Throttle opening angle 0.00% 
      2. Throttle sensor voltage 0.50 V 
    11. Tighten throttle position sensor holding screws.
      1. Tightening torque:  1.6 N.m (0.16 kgf-m, 1.2 ft-lb)
      Fig 6: Tightening Throttle Position Sensor Holding Screws
      G02959712Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.