DTC P0096: Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1: Notes

DTC detecting condition: 

Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.

Trouble symptom: 

• Improper idling
• Poor driving performance

1. CHECK DTC. 

   Read the engine DTC using the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool. Refer to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (EXCEPT FOR STI)>READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

   Is DTC other than P0096 displayed? (Current malfunction)

   Yes:  Check the appropriate DTC using the "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Refer to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (EXCEPT FOR STI)>LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

   No:  Go to  2.

2. CHECK CURRENT DATA. 
   1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
   2. Read the value of «IAT Sensor #12» using the Subaru Select Monitor or a general scan tool.
      NOTE:

      • Subaru Select Monitor

        For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Current Data Display For Engine". Refer to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (EXCEPT FOR STI)>SUBARU SELECT MONITOR .

      • General scan tool

        For detailed operation procedures, refer to the general scan tool operation instructions.

   3. Read the change of the value in «IAT Sensor #12» while heating and cooling the manifold absolute pressure and intake air temperature sensor using a hair dryer.
   CAUTION: Do not heat the part to the temperature where you cannot touch it with your bare hand in order to prevent burning yourself and protect the part.

   Does the value of «IAT Sensor #12» change between heating and cooling?

   Yes:  Repair the poor contact of ECM connector.

   No:  Replace the manifold absolute pressure and intake air temperature sensor. Refer to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (EXCEPT FOR STI)>MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE AND INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR .