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Inspection Mode W

DTC Description & trouble part Condition Number of driving cycles on the detecting condition
P0134 A/F/O2 SENSOR CIRCUIT NO ACTIVITY DETECTED BANK 1 SENSOR 1 - 1
P1492 COIL 1 EGR "A" CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW - 1
P1493 COIL 1 EGR "A" CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH - 1
P1494 COIL 2 EGR "A" CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW - 1
P1495 COIL 2 EGR "A" CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH - 1
P1496 COIL 3 EGR "A" CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW - 1
P1497 COIL 3 EGR "A" CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH - 1
P1498 COIL 4 EGR "A" CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW - 1
P1499 COIL 4 EGR "A" CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH - 1
WARNING: When performing inspection mode W 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, clear the 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) 45 km/h (27 MPH)
    (3) Vehicle speed
    (4) Time
    (A) Idle the engine for five seconds or more.
    (B) Accelerating
    (C) Vehicle speed exceeds 45 km/h (27 MPH).
    (D) Driving time (There is no restriction for the 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) .