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DTC Description & trouble part Condition Number of driving cycles on the detecting condition
P26A3 ENGINE COOLANT BYPASS VALVE "A"
RANGE/PERFORMANCE
Battery voltage: 10.9 V or more [Engine Coolant Temperature 1]: 90°C (194°F) or more 2
  1. Check that the battery voltage is 12 V or more and fuel remains approx. half [20 - 40 L (5.3 - 10.6 US gal, 4.4-8.8 Imp gal)].
  2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform the clear memory of [Engine Control System]. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>CLEAR MEMORY .
  3. Turn the blower fan switch to OFF.
  4. Start the engine and let it idle.
  5. Turn the blower fan switch to ON and wait for at least 10 seconds.
  6. Turn the blower fan switch to OFF and wait for at least 10 seconds.
  7. Read the pending code using the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .