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Inspection Mode H

DTC Item Condition Number of driving cycles on the detecting condition
P0071 AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT "A" RANGE/PERFORMANCE
  • 6 hours or more 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.
2
P0116 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE 2
P0196 ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR "A" RANGE/PERFORMANCE 2
P050A COLD START IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE - 2
P050B COLD START IGNITION TIMING PERFORMANCE - 2
P2183 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2 CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE - 2
P24B9 EVAP SYSTEM LEAK DETECTION PUMP PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE 60 seconds or more have elapsed since ignition switch is OFF. 2
  1. With the ignition switch ON (engine stopped), read the values in [Engine Coolant Temperature 1] and [Intake Air Temperature]. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>DATA 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 COMMON(DIAG)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .