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1996 Subaru Impreza Outback, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Engine Controls - Tests W/Codes
- Introduction
- Self-Diagnostic System
- Circuit Tests
- Notes
- DTC P0100 (QA) - Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0101 (QA_R) - Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Problem
- DTC P0105 (P_S) - Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0106 (P_R) - Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/PERFORMANCEPROBLEM
- DTC P0115 (TW) - Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0120 (THV) - Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0121 (Th_R) - Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Problem
- DTC P0125 (TW_Cl) - Insufficient Engine Coolant Temp. For Closed Loop Fuel Control
- DTC P0130 (FO2_V) - Front O2S Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0133 (FO2_R) - Front O2S Circuit Slow Response
- DTC P0135 (FO2H) - Front O2S Heater Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0136 (RO2_V) - Rear O2S Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0139 (RO2_R) - Rear O2S Circuit Slow Response
- DTC P0141 (RO2_H) - Rear O2S Heater Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0170 (Fuel) - Fuel Trim Malfunction
- DTC P0180 (TNKT) - Fuel Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0181 (TNKT-F) - Fuel Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Range/Performance
- DTC P0201 (INJ1), P0202 (INJ2), P0203 (INJ3), P0204 (INJ4) Fuel Injector Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0301 (Mis_1), P0302 (Mis_2), P0303 (Mis_3), P0304 (Mis_4) - Cylinder (1, 2, 3 Or 4) Misfire Detected
- DTC P0325 (Knock) - Knock Sensor (KS) Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0335 (Crank) - Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0340 (Cam) - Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0400 (EGR) - EGR Flow Malfunction
- DTC P0403 (ERGSOL) EGR Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0410 (ASV) - Secondary Air Injection System Malfunction
- DTC P0412 (ASVSOL) - Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve "A" Circuit
- DTC P0420 (Cat) - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold
- DTC P0440 (EVAP) - EVAP Emission Control System
- DTC P0441 (CPC_F) - EVAP Emission Control System Incorrect Purge Flow
- DTC P0443 (CPC) - EVAP Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0446 (VCMSOL) - EVAP Emission Control System Vent Control
- DTC P0450 (TNKP) - EVAP Emission Control System Pressure Sensor
- DTC P0451 (TNKP_F) - EVAP Emission Control System Sensor Range/Performance
- DTC P0500 (VSP) - Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Malfunction
- DTC P0505 (ISC) - Idle Control System Malfunction
- DTC P0506 (ISC_L) - Idle Control System Rpm Lower Than Expected
- DTC P0507 (ISC_H) - Idle Control System Rpm Higher Than Expected
- DTC P0600 - Serial Communication Link Malfunction
- DTC P0601 (Ram) - Internal Control Module Memory Check Sum Error
- DTC P1100 (St_SW) - Starter Switch Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P1101 (N/P_SW) - Neutral Position Switch Circuit Malfunction (A/T)
- DTC P1101 (N/P_SW) - Neutral Position Switch Circuit Malfunction (M/T)
- DTC P1107 (BR2) - Air Injection System Diagnosis Solenoid Valve Circuit Malfunction (A/T)
- DTC P1400 (PCVSOL) - Fuel Tank Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P1401 (PCV_F) - Fuel Tank Pressure Control System Function Problem
- DTC P1402 (FLVL) - Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P1500 (Fan_1) - Cooling Fan No. 1 Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P1502 (Fan_F) - Cooling Fan Function Problem
- DTC P1700 (ATTH) - TP Sensor Circuit Malfunction (A/T)
- Summary
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.