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< Timer diagnosis (during soaking) >

Wake-up at the predetermined interval until 5, 7 or 9.5 hours have passed after the ignition switch is OFF, and compare the counter in soaking timer IC with the counter in ECM.

Judge as malfunction if the counter in soaking timer IC is counted up to maximum value (1023 count) when the counter in ECM is 1637 ms, or if the counter in soaking timer IC is not counted up to maximum value (1023 count) when the counter in ECM is 2455 ms.

Fig 1: Ignition Switch, Main Relay, Driving Cycle, ECM Counter And Soak Timer IC Counter Timing Pattern (Timer Diagnosis)
G07669782Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Judge as NG when the following conditions are established.

JUDGMENT VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
When any one of the followings is established.
  • All of the following conditions are established.
 
Counter in ECM ≤ 1637 ms
Counter in soaking timer IC = $3FF (1023 count)
  • All of the following conditions are established.
 
Counter in ECM ≥ 2455 ms
Counter in soaking timer IC $3FF (1023 count)

Judge as OK when the following conditions are established.

JUDGMENT VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Following conditions are established.
  • All of the following conditions are established.
 
Counter in ECM ≤ 1637 ms
Counter in soaking timer IC $3FF (1023 count)
  • All of the following conditions are established.
 
Counter in ECM ≥ 2455 ms
Counter in soaking timer IC = $3FF (1023 count)