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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 ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (EXCEPT FOR STI)>Subaru Select Monitor>OPERATION>DISPLAY CURRENT ENGINE DATA .
  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.
    • For CVT models, hold the select lever to "P" range or "N" range at idling, and for MT models, the gear shift lever in the neutral position at idling.
  3. Read the temporary code using the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (EXCEPT FOR STI)>Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>OPERATION .