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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014FORESTER 2.5I, ENG CD FB25BA, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 3 (FUEL INJECTION FUEL SYSTEMS (H4DOTC))THROTTLE BODYINSPECTIONTHROTTLE SENSOR (METHOD WITH CIRCUIT TESTER)
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans

Throttle Sensor (Method With Circuit Tester)

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Throttle Sensor (Method With Circuit Tester)
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  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. While pressing the section (A) shown in the figure, move the lock lever (B) in the direction of the arrow to disconnect the connectors from the ECM in numerical order as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting ECM Connectors
    G09476657Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  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 battery ground terminal.
  5. After warming-up the engine, turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  6. Turn the ignition switch to ON. (engine OFF)
  7. Measure the voltage between ECM connector terminals using ST.
    Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between ECM Connector Terminals Using ST
    G09479595Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Throttle sensor Accelerator pedal Terminal No. Standard
    Main Not depressed (full closed) 17 (+) and 30 (-) Approx. 0.7 V
    Depressed (full opened) Approx. 3.9 V
    Sub Not depressed (full closed) 29 (+) and 30 (-) Approx. 4.4 V
    Depressed (full opened) Approx. 1.1 V
  8. After inspection, install the related parts in the reverse order of removal.
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