Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2006 Subaru Outback RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Diagnostic Method
Judge as OK and clear the NG when the malfunction criteria below are met.
Judgment Value
JUDGMENT VALUE REFERENCE CHART
| Malfunction Criteria | Threshold Value |
|---|---|
| (1) Difference of CPU reading value of the throttle position sensor signal | Within 0.116 V |
| (2) Difference of CPU read value of the accelerator position sensor signal | Within 0.0615 V |
| (3) WD pulse from sub CPU | WD pulse occur |
| (4) Communication between CPU | Possible to communicate |
| (5) Difference of signal on connection of amplifier | Within X 4 ±0.56 V |
| (6) Cruise control cancel signal at brake ON | Cruise control cancel signal ON |
| (7) Brake switch 1,2 signal | SW 1 and 2 are matched |
| (8) Throttle opening angle directing value | Within the opening angle +3.5° which calculated from accelerator opening angle coefficient |
| (9) Comparison of calculation results and expected value against fixed input data | Comparison mismatched |
| (10) Process counter | Larger than section number |
Time Needed for Diagnosis:
- : 200 milliseconds
- : 250 milliseconds
- : 200 milliseconds
- : 200 milliseconds
- : 24 milliseconds
- : 250 milliseconds
- : 200 milliseconds
- : 750 milliseconds
- : 512 milliseconds
- : 504 milliseconds
Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination: Illuminates as soon as a malfunction occurs.
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
