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Drive Cycle S

DTC Item Condition
P0246 TURBOCHARGER/SUPERCHARGER WASTEGATE SOLENOID "A" HIGH -
P04AD EVAP SYSTEM (CPC) PURGE CONTROL VALVE "B" CIRCUIT HIGH -
P0851 PARK/NEUTRAL SWITCH INPUT CIRCUIT LOW -
P0852 PARK/NEUTRAL SWITCH INPUT CIRCUIT HIGH -

Diagnostic procedure: 

WARNING: When performing the drive cycle S on the public road, be very careful of the traffic condition and the safe driving must be the high priority.
  1. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform the clear memory for «Engine». Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (STI)>Clear Memory Mode>OPERATION .
  2. Drive three times according to the drive pattern described below.
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  3. Read the temporary code using the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (STI)>Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>OPERATION .