Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2005 Subaru Outback RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Read Current Data For Engine (OBD Mode)
- On the << Main Menu>> display screen, select the {Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
- On the << System Selection Menu>> display screen, select the {Engine} and press the [YES] key.
- Press the [YES] key after the information of engine type has been displayed.
- On the << Engine Diagnosis>> display screen, select the {OBD system} and press the [YES] key.
- On the << OBD Menu>> display screen, select the {Current Data Display/Save}, and press the [YES] key.
- On the << Data Display Menu>> display screen, select the {Data Display} and press the [YES] key.
- Using the scroll key, scroll the display screen up or down until the desired data is shown.
- A list of the support data is shown in CURRENT DATA FOR ENGINE (OBD MODE) CHART .
CURRENT DATA FOR ENGINE (OBD MODE) CHART
| DESCRIPTION | Display | Unit of measure |
|---|---|---|
| Number of diagnosis code | Number of Diag. Code: | 0 |
| Condition of malfunction indicator light | Ml (MIL) | ON or OFF |
| Monitoring test of misfire | Misfire monitoring | No |
| Monitoring test of fuel system | Fuel system monitoring | Finish |
| Monitoring test of comprehensive component | Component monitoring | Finish |
| Test of catalyst | Catalyst Diagnosis | Finish or incomplete |
| Test of heating-type catalyst | Heated catalyst | No |
| Test of evaporative emission purge control system | Evaporative purge system | Finish or incomplete |
| Test of secondary air system | Secondary air system | No |
| Test of air conditioning system refrigerant | A/C system refrigerant | No |
| Test of oxygen sensor | Oxygen sensor | Finish or incomplete |
| Test of oxygen sensor heater | Oxygen sensor heater | Finish |
| Test of EGR system | EGR system | No support |
| A/F control #1 | Fuel system for Bank 1 | OPEN early period |
| A/F control #2 | Fuel system for Bank 2 | OPEN early period |
| Load | Calculated load valve | % |
| Engine coolant temperature | Coolant Temp. | °C |
| A/F compensation #1 | Short term fuel trim B1 | % |
| A/F learning #1 | Long term fuel trim B1 | % |
| A/F compensation #2 | Short term fuel trim B2 | % |
| A/F learning #2 | Long term fuel trim B2 | % |
| Intake manifold absolute pressure | Mani. Absolute Pressure | mmHg, kPa, inHg or psig |
| Engine speed | Engine Speed | RPM |
| Vehicle speed | Vehicle Speed | km/h or MPH |
| Ignition timing #1 | Ignition timing adv. #1 | ° |
| Intake air temperature | Intake Air Temp. | °C |
| Amount of intake air | Mass Air Flow | g/s |
| Throttle valve angle | Throttle Opening Angle | % |
| Oxygen sensor #12 | Oxygen sensor #12 | V |
| A/F compensation #12 | Short term fuel trim #12 | % |
| Oxygen sensor #22 | Oxygen sensor #22 | % |
| A/F compensation #22 | A/F compensation #22 | % |
| OBD system | OBD System | - |
| Oxygen sensor #11 | Oxygen sensor #11 | Support |
| Oxygen sensor #12 | Oxygen sensor #12 | Support |
| Oxygen sensor #21 | Oxygen sensor #21 | Support |
| Oxygen sensor #22 | Oxygen sensor #22 | Support |
| A/F sensor #11 | A/F sensor #11 | - |
| A/F sensor #11 | A/F sensor #11 | V |
| A/F sensor #21 | A/F sensor #21 | - |
| A/F sensor #21 | A/F sensor #21 | V |
| A/F sensor #11 | A/F sensor #11 | - |
| A/F sensor #11 | A/F sensor #11 | mA |
| A/F sensor #21 | A/F sensor #21 | - |
| A/F sensor #21 | A/F sensor #21 | mA |
NOTE:
For detailed operation procedure, refer to the generic scan tool instruction cards, refer to the SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL .
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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.
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