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 i, AutomaticFACTORY 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 Control System} 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 then press the [YES] key.
- On the «Data Display Menu» 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 the following table.
SUPPORT DATA
| Description | Display | Unit of measure | Note (at idling) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of diagnosis code | Number of DTC | - | 0 |
| Condition of malfunction indicator light | mL (MIL) | - | OFF |
| Misfire monitoring | Misfire monitoring | - | Complete |
| Fuel system monitoring | Fuel system monitoring | - | Complete |
| Component monitoring | Component monitoring | - | Complete |
| Test of catalyst | Catalyst Diagnosis | - | Incomplete |
| Test of heating-type catalyst | Heated catalyst | - | No |
| Test of evaporative purge system | Evaporative purge system | - | Incomplete |
| Test of secondary air system | Secondary air system | - | No |
| Test of A/C system refrigerant | A/C system refrigerant | - | No |
| Test of oxygen sensor | Oxygen sensor | - | Incomplete |
| Test of oxygen sensor heater | O2 Heater Diagnosis | - | Complete |
| Test of EGR system | EGR system | - | Incomplete |
| A/F control #1 | Fuel system for BANK 1 | - | Normal CLOSE |
| Load | Calculated load valve | % | 23.0% |
| Engine coolant temperature signal | Coolant Temp. | °C or °F | +92°C |
| A/F correction value #1 | A/F Correction Value #1 | % | -0.8% |
| A/F learning value #1 | A/F Learning Value #1 | % | +0.0% |
| Intake manifold absolute pressure | Mani. Absolute Pressure | mmHg, kPa, inHg or psig | 211 mmHg, 28.1 kPa, 8.31 inHg or 4.08 psig |
| Engine speed signal | Engine Speed | rpm | 700 rpm |
| Vehicle speed signal | Vehicle Speed | km/h or MPH | 0 km/h or 0 MPH |
| Ignition timing #1 | Ignition timing adv.#1 | ° | +16.0° |
| Intake air temperature signal | Intake Air Temp. | °C or °F | 36°C or 97°F |
| Intake air amount | Mass Air Flow | g/s or lb/m | 2.7 g/s or 0.36 lb/m |
| Throttle opening angle signal | Throttle Opening Angle | % | 13% |
| Oxygen sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 2) | Oxygen sensor #12 | V | 0.7 V |
| A/F correction (Bank 1 Sensor 2) | A/F Correction #12 | % | +0.0% |
| OBD system | OBD system | - | CARB-OBD2 |
| Front oxygen (A/F) sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 1) | Oxygen sensor #11 | - | Support |
| Oxygen sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 2) | Oxygen sensor #12 | - | Support |
| Front oxygen (A/F) sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 1) | A/F sensor #11 | - | 1.001 |
| Front oxygen (A/F) sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 1) | A/F sensor #11 | V | 2.79 V |
| Front oxygen (A/F) sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 1) | A/F sensor #11 | - | 1.001 |
| Front oxygen (A/F) sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 1) | A/F sensor #11 | mA | 0.00 mA |
NOTE:
For detailed operation procedure, 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.