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Inspection Mode S

DTC DESCRIPTION - INSPECTION MODE S

DTC Description & trouble part Condition Number of driving cycles on the detecting condition
P2B00 CYLINDER 1 INJECTION PULSE PERFORMANCE - 2
P2B01 CYLINDER 2 INJECTION PULSE PERFORMANCE - 2
P2B02 CYLINDER 3 INJECTION PULSE PERFORMANCE - 2
P2B03 CYLINDER 4 INJECTION PULSE PERFORMANCE - 2
WARNING: When performing inspection mode S on a public road, pay sufficient attention to the traffic condition and give the highest priority to safe driving.
NOTE: Perform the inspection mode after warming up the engine except that the engine coolant temperature at engine start is specified.
  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. Drive according to the drive pattern described below.
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    (1) 0 km/h (0 MPH)
    (2) 65 km/h (40.4 MPH)
    (3) Vehicle speed
    (4) Time
    (A) Idle the engine for five seconds or more.
    (B) Accelerating
    (C) Vehicle speed exceeds 65 km/h (40.4 MPH).
    (D) Driving time (There is no restriction for driving time.)
    (E) Deceleration (There is no specified deceleration method.)
  4. Read the pending code using the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .