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Drive Cycle H

DTC CONDITION CHART

DTC Item Condition
*P050A Cold Start Idle Air Control System Performance -
*P050B Cold Start Ignition Timing Performance -
  1. Perform the Clear Memory Mode. < refer to CLEAR MEMORY MODE . >
  2. With the ignition switch ON, read the engine coolant temperature, intake air temperature and fuel temperature. < refer to READ CURRENT DATA FOR ENGINE (NORMAL MODE) , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor >
  3. If the values from step  2) satisfy the following two conditions, idle the engine for one minute.

    Condition: 

    |Engine coolant temperature - Intake air temperature | ≤ 5°C (9°F) 

    |Engine coolant temperature - Fuel temperature | ≤ 2°C (3.6°F) 

    NOTE:
    • If the conditions are not satisfied, turn the ignition switch to OFF and wait until the parameters are satisfied.
    • For AT models, hold the select lever to "P" range or "N" range at idling, and for MT models, the shift lever in the neutral position at idling.