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.
Turbine Speed Sensor: Inspection
- Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
- Remove the clip from the air intake boot, and loosen the clamp.
- Remove the air intake boot, and place it aside so that it does not interfere with the work.NOTE:
Be careful not to pull out the PCV hose.
- Remove the transmission radio ground terminal.
- Disconnect the transmission harness connector.
- Remove the transmission case cover (small).
- Move the lock lever in the arrow direction while pressing the lock button, and disconnect the connector.
- Set the ST between the TCM and transmission harness. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS) (IMPREZA MODEL)>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION
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Preparation tool: ST: CHECK BOARD (18460AA040)
- Connect the transmission radio ground terminal and transmission harness connector.
Tightening torque: 32.3 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.8 ft-lb)
- Install the air intake boot. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>AIR INTAKE BOOT>INSTALLATION .
- Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
- Set the probe of oscilloscope to the check board connector.
Connector & terminal (B54) No. 12 (+) - No. 26 (-):
- Start and warm up the engine.
- Check the waveform and output voltage of the turbine speed sensor with engine idling.NOTE:
The waveform cycle changes as the speed changes.
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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.