DTC P0139 (RO2_R): Rear O2S Circuit Slow Response

1998 Subaru Forester L, StandardSECTION DTC P0139 (RO2_R): Rear O2S Circuit Slow Response

If DTC P0136 exists, diagnose DTC P0136 first. Clear DTCs and retest. If DTC P0139 is only code set, replace rear O2S and retest system.

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