Check Accelerator Pedal Sensor Area (Method With Circuit Tester)

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Accelerator Pedal
  • Non-turbo model 
  1. Remove the glove box. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Glove Box. >
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON. (engine OFF)
  3. Measure the voltage between ECM connector terminals.

    Main sensor side

    Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between ECM Connector Terminals (Main Sensor Side)
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    Sub sensor side

    Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between ECM Connector Terminals (Sub Sensor Side)
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    Accelerator pedal sensor Accelerator pedal Terminal No. Standard
    Main Not depressed (full closed) 23 (+) and 29 (-) 0.4 - 1.0 V
    Depressed (full opened) 2.4 - 3.7 V
    Sub Not depressed (full closed) 31 (+) and 30 (-) 0.3 - 1.1 V
    Depressed (full opened) 2.3 - 3.8 V
  4. After inspection, install the related parts in the reverse order of removal.
  • Turbo model 
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. While pressing the area (A) shown in the figure, move the lock lever (B) in the direction of the arrow to disconnect the connectors from ECM.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Connectors From ECM
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  3. Install the special tool between the ECM and body harness and the engine harness. < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >

    ST 18460AA030 CHECK BOARD

  4. Connect the ground cable to battery.
  5. Turn the ignition switch to ON. (engine OFF)
  6. Measure the voltage between ECM connector terminals using ST. Main sensor side
    Fig 4: Measuring Voltage Between ECM Connector Terminals (Main Sensor Side)
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    Sub sensor side

    Fig 5: Measuring Voltage Between ECM Connector Terminals (Sub Sensor Side)
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    Accelerator pedal sensor Accelerator pedal Terminal No. Standard
    Main Not depressed (full closed) 17 (+) and 31 (-) 0.4 - 1.0 V
    Depressed (full opened) 2.4 - 3.7 V
    Sub Not depressed (full closed) 29 (+) and 19 (-) 0.4 - 1.0 V
    Depressed (full opened) 2.4 - 3.7 V
  7. After inspection, install the related parts in the reverse order of removal.
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