Check Accelerator Pedal Sensor Area (Method With Circuit Tester)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the glove box lower cover. Refer to REMOVAL , Glove Box.
Remove the lower inner trim of passenger's side. Refer to REMOVAL , Lower Inner Trim
Turn over the floor mat of passenger's seat.
Remove the protect cover.

Fig 1: Locating Protect Cover Screws
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Remove the nuts and bolts which hold the ECM to the bracket.

Fig 2: Locating ECM Nut And Bolt
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Turn the ignition switch to ON. (engine OFF)

Measure the voltage between ECM connector terminals.

Main sensor side

Fig 3: Measuring Voltage Between ECM Connector Terminals (Main Sensor Side)

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Sub sensor side

Fig 4: Measuring Voltage Between ECM Connector Terminals (Sub Sensor Side)

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TERMINAL REFERENCE CHART

Accelerator pedal sensor	Accelerator pedal	Terminal No.	Standard
Main	Not depressed (Full closed)	23 (+) and 29 (-)	0.4 - 1.0 V
Main	Depressed (Full opened)	23 (+) and 29 (-)	2.4 - 3.7 V
Sub	Not depressed (Full closed)	31 (+) and 30 (-)	0.3 - 1.1 V
Sub	Depressed (Full opened)	31 (+) and 30 (-)	2.3 - 3.8 V

After inspection, install the related parts in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)