Electronic Throttle Actuator Relay: Testing and Inspection

2010 Subaru Outback Sport F4-2.5L SOHCSECTION Testing and Inspection
Electronic Throttle Control Relay

INSPECTION

1. Measure the resistance between electronic throttle control relay terminals.






2. Connect terminal No. 3 to battery positive terminal and terminal No. 4 to the battery ground terminal, and measure the resistance between the electronic throttle control relay terminals.




RENDER: 1.0x

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