Legacy Outback VDC Wagon AWD F6-3.0L (2001)
Throttle Position Sensor: Technical Service Bulletins
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.