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Diagnostic procedure

  1. With the ignition switch ON (engine stopped), read the values in «Coolant Temp.» and «Intake Air Temp.». Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO) > Subaru Select Monitor >  DISPLAY CURRENT ENGINE DATA   .
  2. If the values from step 1) satisfy the following conditions, idle the engine for two minutes or more.

    Condition: 

    |Engine coolant temperature - Intake air temperature| ≤ 5°C (9°F)

    NOTE:
    • If the conditions are not satisfied, turn the ignition switch to OFF and wait until the parameters are satisfied.
    • Hold the select lever in "P" range or "N" range at idling.
  3. Read the temporary code using the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO) > Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) >  OPERATION   .


WARNING: When performing drive cycle O on a public road, pay sufficient attention to the traffic condition and give the highest priority to safe driving.
  1. Drive according to the drive pattern described below.
    Fig 1: Drive Cycle O Engine Speed Graph
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  2. Park the vehicle on a safe place.
    NOTE: Driving method while vehicle is driven to a stop at safe place is not restricted.
  3. With the vehicle idling, read the temporary diagnostic code of DTC using Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool.
NOTE:
  • For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO) >  Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)   .
  • In the step 3), if the DTC is not displayed on the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool display screen, the trouble is resolved.