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Diagnosis Method 3 (Mt Model Only)

Change STFT (A/F compensation value) by interruption, and measure the reaction time of λ value. When A/F sensor malfunctions, the reaction time takes longer than at normal condition. In this case, judge as abnormal.

Fig 1: Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Signal (Diagnostic Method 3)
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Measure reaction time (t1, t2, t3) and reaction time (t4, t5, t6). Use the average value of the reaction time to obtain the diagnostic value.

Fig 2: Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Timing Graph (Diagnostic Method 2)
G08540819Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Judge as NG when the following conditions are established.

Judgment Value 

JUDGMENT VALUE SPECIFICATION

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value DTC
(t1 + t2 + t3)/3 > 0.8 s P015A and P015B
and    
(t4 + t5 + t6)/3 > 0.8 s  

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  4.5 seconds

Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination:  Illuminates when malfunction occurs in 2 continuous driving cycles.