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Diagnostic procedure

  1. Perform the Clear Memory Mode. Refer to , CLEAR MEMORY MODE .
  2. With the ignition switch ON (engine OFF), 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 (41°F) 

    |Engine coolant temperature - Fuel temperature | ≤ 2°C (36°F) 

NOTE:
  • If the conditions are not satisfied, turn the ignition switch to OFF and wait until the parameters are satisfied.
  • For CVT 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.