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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2010OUTBACK SPORT F4-2.5L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSAIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR ( AMBIENT / INTAKE )TESTING AND INSPECTION
2010 Subaru Outback Sport F4-2.5L SOHC
Air Temperature Sensor ( Ambient / Intake ): Testing and Inspection
2010 Subaru Outback Sport F4-2.5L SOHCSECTION Testing and Inspection
Mass Air Flow and Intake Air Temperature Sensor
INSPECTION
1. CHECK THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR UNIT
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor.
3. Connect terminal No. 3 to the battery positive terminal and terminal No. 4 to the battery ground terminal, terminal No. 5 to the circuit tester positive terminal and No. 4 to the circuit tester ground terminal.
4. Check that the voltage changes when air is blown to the mass air flow sensor unit from arrow direction.
2. CHECK THE INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR UNIT
Measure the resistance between intake air temperature sensor terminals.
3. OTHER INSPECTIONS
Check the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor for damage or dirt.
INSPECTION
1. CHECK THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR UNIT
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor.
3. Connect terminal No. 3 to the battery positive terminal and terminal No. 4 to the battery ground terminal, terminal No. 5 to the circuit tester positive terminal and No. 4 to the circuit tester ground terminal.
4. Check that the voltage changes when air is blown to the mass air flow sensor unit from arrow direction.
2. CHECK THE INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR UNIT
Measure the resistance between intake air temperature sensor terminals.
3. OTHER INSPECTIONS
Check the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor for damage or dirt.
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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.