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DTC P014C: A/F/O2 Sensor Slow Response - Rich To Lean Bank 1 Sensor 1: Notes

1. - 

DTC detecting condition: 

Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.

NOTE:

After the faulty parts are repaired or replaced, perform the final check in Basic Diagnostic Procedure. Ref. to  ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE 

  1. CHECK DTC  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor or a general scan tool, read the DTC of [Engine]. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)

    Is DTC P0031, P0032, P0131, P0132, or P0134 displayed? (Current code)

    Yes  : Check the appropriate DTC using the "Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>LIST

    No  : Go to  2.

  2. CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM  .

    Check the exhaust system.

    NOTE:

    Check the following items. 

    • Loose installation of front portion of exhaust pipe onto cylinder heads 
    • Loose connection between front exhaust pipe and front catalytic converter 
    • Damage of exhaust pipe resulting in a hole 

    Is there any fault in exhaust system?

    Yes  : Repair the exhaust system.

    No  : Replace the front oxygen (A/F) sensor. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>FRONT OXYGEN (A/F) SENSOR