DTC P0096 Intake Air Temperature Sensor #2 Range/Performance Problem: Notes

DTC DETECTING CONDITION: 

Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.

TROUBLE SYMPTOM: 

• Improper idling
• Poor driving performance

1. CHECK FOR ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY  .

   Is any other DTC displayed?

   Yes: Check the appropriate DTC using the "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC) >  LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)  .

   No: Go to   2  .

2. CHECK CURRENT DATA  .
   1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
   2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor or a general scan tool, read the value of [IAT Sensor #12].
      NOTE:

      • Subaru Select Monitor

        For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Current Data Display FOR ENGINE". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC) >  SUBARU SELECT MONITOR  .

      • General scan tool

      
      For detailed operation procedures, refer to the general scan tool operation manual.
   3. Read the change of the value in [IAT Sensor #12] while heating and cooling the manifold absolute pressure and intake air temperature sensor using a hair dryer.
      CAUTION: Do not heat the part to the temperature where you cannot touch it with your bare hand in order to prevent burning yourself and protect the part.

   Does the value of [IAT Sensor #12] change between heating and cooling?

   Yes: Repair the poor contact of ECM connector.

   No: Replace the manifold absolute pressure and intake air temperature sensor. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC) >  MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE AND INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR  .