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.
2006 Subaru Outback RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Mode $06
Refer to test value of troubleshooting and data of test limit indicated on the support data bit sequence table. A list of the support data is shown in the following table.
LIST OF SUPPORT DATA
| TID | CID | Test value and Test limit |
|---|---|---|
| $81 | $01 | Catalyst system efficiency |
| $83 | $01 | Evaporative emission control system (0.04 inch leak) |
| $02 | Evaporative emission control system (0.04 inch leak) | |
| $03 | Evaporative emission control system (0.04 inch leak) | |
| $04 | Evaporative emission control system (0.04 inch leak) | |
| $05 | Evaporative emission control system (0.02 inch leak) | |
| $06 | Evaporative emission control system (0.02 inch leak) | |
| $84 | $01 | A/F sensor circuit slow response (Bank 1 Sensor 1) |
| $85 | $01 | O2 sensor circuit slow response (Bank 1 Sensor 2) (rich →lean) |
| $02 | O2 sensor circuit slow response (Bank 1 Sensor 2) (lean →rich) | |
| $87 | $01 | A/F sensor circuit slow response (Bank 2 Sensor 1) |
| $88 | $01 | O2 sensor circuit slow response (Bank 2 Sensor 2) (rich →lean) |
| $02 | O2 sensor circuit slow response (Bank 2 Sensor 2) (lean →rich) | |
| $41 | $01 | O2 sensor circuit no activity detected (Bank 1 Sensor 2) |
| $02 | O2 sensor circuit no activity detected (Bank 1 Sensor 2) | |
| $43 | $01 | O2 sensor circuit no activity detected (Bank 2 Sensor 2) |
| $02 | O2 sensor circuit no activity detected (Bank 2 Sensor 2) |
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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.