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Throttle Position Sensor: Adjustment

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

      Connector & terminal / Specified voltage (B135) 

      No. 13 (+) - (B135) No. 19 (-) /0.45 - 0.55 V 

      [Fully closed] 

      Fig 2: Measuring Voltage At Throttle Position Sesnsor Terminal
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    4. Tighten the throttle position sensor holding screws.

      Tightening torque: 

      1.6 N.m (0.16 kgf-m, 1.2 ft-lb) 

      Fig 3: Identifying Throttle Position Sensor Holding Screws
      G00800553Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. When using Subaru Select Monitor;
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Loosen the throttle position sensor holding screws.
      Fig 4: Identifying Throttle Position Sensor Holding Screws
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      NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to the SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL.
    3. Insert the cartridge to the Subaru Select Monitor.
      Fig 5: Inserting Cartridge To Subaru Select Monitor
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    4. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to the data link connector.
      Fig 6: Connecting Subaru Select Monitor To Data Link Connector
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    5. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and the 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 the throttle position sensor to the proper position to match with the following specifications.

      Condition: Throttle fully closed 

      Throttle opening angle 0.00% 

      Throttle sensor voltage 0.50 V 

    11. Tighten the throttle position sensor holding screws.

      Tightening torque: 

      1.6 N.m (0.16 kgf-m, 1.2 ft-lb) 

      Fig 7: Identifying Throttle Position Sensor Holding Screws
      G00800557Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.