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DTC P014C: A/F/O2 Sensor Slow Response - Rich To Lean Bank 1 Sensor 1: Notes

DTC detecting condition: 

Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.

NOTE: After the faulty parts are repaired or replaced, perform the final check in Basic Diagnostic Procedure. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE .
  1. CHECK DTC  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor or a general scan tool, read the DTC of [Engine]. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Is DTC P0031, P0032, P0131, P0132, or P0134 displayed? (Current code)

    Yes:  Check the appropriate DTC using the "Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>LIST .

    No:  Go to  2.

  2. CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM  .

    Check the exhaust system.

    NOTE: Check the following items.
    • Loose installation of front portion of exhaust pipe onto cylinder heads
    • Loose connection between front exhaust pipe and front catalytic converter
    • Damage of exhaust pipe resulting in a hole

    Is there any fault in exhaust system?

    Yes:  Repair the exhaust system.

    No:  Replace the front oxygen (A/F) sensor. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>FRONT OXYGEN (A/F) SENSOR .