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Drive Cycle H

DTC Item Condition
P0071 AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT "A" RANGE/PERFORMANCE
  • 6 hours have elapsed since ignition switch is OFF under a completely warmed up condition.
  • For models with block heater, at least 6 hours must have elapsed without operating the block heater.
P0116 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE
  • 6 hours have elapsed since ignition switch is OFF under a completely warmed up condition.
  • For models with block heater, at least 6 hours must have elapsed without operating the block heater.
P0196 ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR "A" RANGE/PERFORMANCE
  • 6 hours have elapsed since ignition switch is OFF under a completely warmed up condition.
  • For models with block heater, at least 6 hours must have elapsed without operating the block heater.
P0451 EVAP SYSTEM (CPC) PRESSURE SENSOR/SWITCH CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE 60 seconds have elapsed since ignition switch is OFF.
P050A COLD START IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE -
P050B COLD START IGNITION TIMING PERFORMANCE -

Diagnostic procedure: 

  1. With the ignition switch ON (engine stopped), read the values in «Coolant Temp.» and «Intake Air Temp.». < Ref. to DISPLAY CURRENT ENGINE DATA , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor. >
  2. If the values from step  1) satisfy the following conditions, idle the engine for two minutes or more.

    Condition: 

    Engine coolant temperature - Intake air temperature ≤ 5°C (9°F) 

    NOTE:
    • If the conditions are not satisfied, turn the ignition switch to OFF and wait until the parameters are satisfied.
    • Hold the select lever in "P" range or "N" range at idling.
  3. Read the temporary code using the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool. < Ref. to OPERATION , Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). >