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Inspection Mode Ac

DTC DESCRIPTION - INSPECTION MODE AC

DTC Description & trouble part Condition Number of driving cycles on the detecting condition
P26A5 ENGINE COOLANT BYPASS VALVE "A" POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE [Engine Coolant Temperature 1]: 0°C (32°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. Start the engine and let it idle.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to OFF and wait for approx. 3 minutes or more.
  5. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and read the pending code using the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .