Engine Controls - Throttle Position Sensor

NUMBER: 11-80-06
DATE: 11/08/06

APPLICABILITY:
2001 2004 Legacy and Outback models equipped with H-6 3.0L engines

SUBJECT:
Throttle Position Sensor

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this bulletin is to inform you of a newly designed throttle position sensor, the abrasion resistance performance has been improved.





PARTS INFORMATION

PROCEDURE INFORMATION

If you encounter a vehicle with a Check Engine Light (CEL) on, and P0122 is stored in memory with symptoms of erroneous idling and poor driving performance (engine hesitation, transmission shift shock), check the throttle position sensor and wiring harness according to the diagnostics found in the applicable Subaru service manual. If the throttle position sensor is the only item found to be failed, replace it with the newly designed part.

If P0122 is not stored in memory, but the vehicle has symptoms of erroneous idling and poor driving performance (engine hesitation, transmission shift shock), refer to the flow chart in this bulletin.

WARRANTY INFORMATION/CLAIM REIMBURSEMENT

Refer to the CDS Policies and Procedures Manual for applicable warranty coverage. Refer to the Subaru Warranty Wizard for claim submission information.





Diagnostic flow chart for P0122 not stored in memory, but the vehicle has symptoms of erroneous idling and poor driving performance (engine hesitation, transmission shift shock).





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