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Camshaft Position Sensor (Method With Oscilloscope)

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  1. Prepare an oscilloscope.
  2. Remove the glove box lower cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Glove Box. >
  3. Remove the lower inner trim of passenger's side. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Lower Inner Trim. >
  4. Turn over the floor mat of passenger's seat.
  5. Remove the protect cover.
    Fig 1: Locating Passengers Seat Floor Mat Mounting Bolts
    G07664721Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the nuts and bolts which hold the ECM to the bracket.
    Fig 2: Locating ECM Bracket Nuts And Bolts
    G07664722Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Connect the probe to ECM connector.
    Fig 3: Connecting Probe To ECM Connector
    G07664723Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR REFERENCE CHART

    Camshaft position sensor Terminal No. Probe
    RH 24 +
    LH 16 +
    RH and LH 30 -
  8. Start the engine and let it idle.
  9. Check the pattern is the same as the waveform and voltage shown below.
    Fig 4: Camshaft Position Sensor Voltage Waveform
    G07664724Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. 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)