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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 (Bank1 Sensor2) -
P014C O2 Sensor Slow Response - Rich to Lean (Bank 1 Sensor 1) -
P014D O2 Sensor Slow Response - Lean to Rich (Bank 1 Sensor 1) -
P014E O2 Sensor Slow Response - Rich to Lean (Bank 2 Sensor 1) -
P014F O2 Sensor Slow Response - Lean to Rich (Bank 2 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) -
P015C O2 Sensor Delayed Response - Rich to Lean (Bank 2 Sensor 1) -
P015D O2 Sensor Delayed Response - Lean to Rich (Bank 2 Sensor 1) -
P0161 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit (Bank 2 Sensor 2) -
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.
P0174 System Too Lean (Bank 2) Complete diagnosis with drive cycle B or C as well.
P0175 System Too Rich (Bank 2) 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.
P0305 Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected Complete diagnosis with drive cycle B or C as well.
P0306 Cylinder 6 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.
P2098 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Lean Bank 2 Complete diagnosis with drive cycle B or C as well.
P2099 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Rich Bank 2 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) -
P2197 O2 Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Lean (Bank 2 Sensor 1) -
P2198 O2 Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Rich (Bank 2 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).>