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Drive Cycle A

DTC Item Condition
P0128  Coolant Thermostat (Engine Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature) -
P0141  O2 Sensor Heater Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 2) -
P014C  O2 Sensor Slow Response - Rich to Lean (Bank 1 Sensor 1) -
P014D  O2 Sensor Slow Response - Lean to Rich (Bank 1 Sensor 1) -
P015A  O2 Sensor Delayed Response - Rich to Lean (Bank 1 Sensor 1) -
P015B  O2 Sensor Delayed Response - Lean to Rich (Bank 1 Sensor 1) -
P0171  System Too Lean (Bank 1) Complete diagnosis with drive cycle B or C as well.
P0172  System Too Rich (Bank 1) Complete diagnosis with drive cycle B or C as well.
P0196  Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance -
P0300  Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected Complete diagnosis with drive cycle B or C as well.
P0301  Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected Complete diagnosis with drive cycle B or C as well.
P0302  Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected Complete diagnosis with drive cycle B or C as well.
P0303  Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected Complete diagnosis with drive cycle B or C as well.
P0304  Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected Complete diagnosis with drive cycle B or C as well.
P0420  Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1) -
P0459  Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit High -
P2096  Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Lean (Bank 1) Complete diagnosis with drive cycle B or C as well.
P2097  Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Rich (Bank 1) Complete diagnosis with drive cycle B or C as well.
P2195  O2 Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Lean (Bank 1 Sensor 1) -
P2196  O2 Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Rich (Bank 1 Sensor 1) -

Diagnostic procedure: 

  1. Drive for 20 minutes or more at a constant speed of 80 km/h (50 MPH) or more.
  2. Stop the vehicle and idle for one minute.
  3. Read the temporary code using the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool. <Ref. to OPERATION , Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>