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Throttle Position Sensor: Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Turn ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Loosen throttle position sensor holding screws.
    Fig 1: Loosening Throttle Position Sensor Holding Screws
    G03748036Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  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 

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

      [Fully closed.] 

      Fig 2: Measuring Throttle Position Sensor Connector Voltage
      G03748037Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Tighten throttle position sensor holding screws.

      Tightening torque: 

      2.4 N.m (0.24 kgf-m, 1.7 ft-lb) 

      Fig 3: Tightening Throttle Position Sensor Holding Screws
      G03748038Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. 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
      G03748039Courtesy 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. < Ref. to , PREPARATION TOOL , General Description. >
    4. Connect Subaru Select Monitor to the data link connector (A).
      Fig 5: Connecting Subaru Select Monitor To Data Link Connector
      G03748040Courtesy 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 

    Throttle opening angle 0.00% 

    Throttle sensor voltage 0.50 V 

  11. Tighten throttle position sensor holding screws.

    Tightening torque: 

    2.4 N.m (0.24 kgf-m, 1.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Tightening Throttle Position Sensor Holding Screws
    G03748041Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.