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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998LEGACY OUTBACK SPORT AWD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTHROTTLE POSITION SENSORADJUSTMENTS
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback Sport AWD F4-2.2L SOHC
Throttle Position Sensor: Adjustments
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback Sport AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Adjustments
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
ADJUSTMENT
1) Turn ignition switch to OFF.
2) Loosen throttle position sensor holding screws.
3) When using voltage meter;
1) Take out ECM.
2) Turn ignition switch to ON.
3) Adjust throttle position sensor so that signal voltage to ECM may be in specification.
Connector & terminal / Specified voltage
(B84) No.24- (B84) No.25/0.45-0.55 V
[Fully closed]
4) Tighten throttle position sensor holding screws.
Tightening torque: 2.2 ± 0.2 Nm (0.22 ± 0.02 kg-m, 1.6 ± 0.1 ft. lb)
4) When using SUBARU SELECT MONITOR;
NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to the SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL.
1) Insert the cartridge to SUBARU SELECT MONITOR.
2) Connect SUBARU SELECT MONITOR to the data link connector.
3) Turn ignition switch to ON, and SUBARU SELECT MONITOR switch to ON.
4) Select {2. Each System Check} in Main Menu.
5) Select {EGI/EMPI} in Selection Menu.
6) Select {1. Current Data Display & Save} in EGI/EMPI Diagnosis.
7) Select {1.12 Data Display} in Data Display Menu.
8) Adjust throttle position sensor to the following specifications.
Condition: Throttle fully closed
Throttle opening angle 0.00%
Throttle sensor voltage 0.50 V
9) Tighten throttle position sensor holding screws.
Tightening torque: 2.2 ± 0.2 Nm (0.22 ± .02 kg-m, 1.6 ± 0.1 ft. lb)
ADJUSTMENT
1) Turn ignition switch to OFF.
2) Loosen throttle position sensor holding screws.
3) When using voltage meter;
1) Take out ECM.
2) Turn ignition switch to ON.
3) Adjust throttle position sensor so that signal voltage to ECM may be in specification.
Connector & terminal / Specified voltage
(B84) No.24- (B84) No.25/0.45-0.55 V
[Fully closed]
4) Tighten throttle position sensor holding screws.
Tightening torque: 2.2 ± 0.2 Nm (0.22 ± 0.02 kg-m, 1.6 ± 0.1 ft. lb)
4) When using SUBARU SELECT MONITOR;
NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to the SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL.
1) Insert the cartridge to SUBARU SELECT MONITOR.
2) Connect SUBARU SELECT MONITOR to the data link connector.
3) Turn ignition switch to ON, and SUBARU SELECT MONITOR switch to ON.
4) Select {2. Each System Check} in Main Menu.
5) Select {EGI/EMPI} in Selection Menu.
6) Select {1. Current Data Display & Save} in EGI/EMPI Diagnosis.
7) Select {1.12 Data Display} in Data Display Menu.
8) Adjust throttle position sensor to the following specifications.
Condition: Throttle fully closed
Throttle opening angle 0.00%
Throttle sensor voltage 0.50 V
9) Tighten throttle position sensor holding screws.
Tightening torque: 2.2 ± 0.2 Nm (0.22 ± .02 kg-m, 1.6 ± 0.1 ft. lb)
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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.