2008 Subaru Outback Base, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Judgment Value

MALFUNCTION CRITERIA AND THRESHOLD VALUE REFERENCE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
(1) Difference of CPU reading value of the throttle position sensor signal ≀ 0.0858 V
(2) Difference of CPU read value of the accelerator pedal position sensor signal ≀ 0.35 V
(3) WD pulse from sub CPU WD pulse occur
(4) Communication between CPU Possible to communicate
(5) |Throttle position sensor 1 opening angle - (Throttle position sensor 1 opening angle after passing amplifier) 1/4| < 3Β°
(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

Time Needed for Diagnosis:Β 

  1. 600 milliseconds
  2. 830 milliseconds
  3. 200 milliseconds
  4. 200 milliseconds
  5. 24 milliseconds
  6. 250 milliseconds
  7. 200 milliseconds

Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination:Β  Illuminates as soon as a malfunction occurs.

Factory Service Tools

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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