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Check THERMO Control Valve Assembly

  1. CHECK THERMO CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY  .
    1. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, select [Coolant Circulation Valve Control] of [Active Test].
      NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to the "Active Test". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>ACTIVE TEST .
    2. Adjust the target value of [Coolant Circulation Valve Control] to set the value of [Coolant Circulation Valve Target Angle] to 79 deg.
    3. Read the value of [Coolant Circulation Valve Actual Angle].

    Is the value of [Coolant Circulation Valve Actual Angle] between 73.7 deg - 84.3 deg within seven seconds after setting [Coolant Circulation Valve Target Angle]?

    Yes:  Go to  2 .

    No:  Replace the thermo-control valve assembly. Ref. to Cooling (H4DO)>Thermo Control Valve Assembly .

  2. CHECK THERMO CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY  .
    1. Adjust the target value of [Coolant Circulation Valve Control] to set the value of [Coolant Circulation Valve Target Angle] to -83 deg.
    2. Read the value of [Coolant Circulation Valve Actual Angle].

    Is the value of [Coolant Circulation Valve Actual Angle] between -77.7 deg - -88.3 deg within seven seconds after setting [Coolant Circulation Valve Target Angle]?

    Yes:  The thermo control valve assembly is in a normal condition. Perform other inspections.

    No:  Replace the thermo-control valve assembly. Ref. to Cooling (H4DO)>Thermo Control Valve Assembly .