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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2012IMPREZA WRX STI F4-2.5L DOHC TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISA L L DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTC )TESTING AND INSPECTIONDIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DESCRIPTIONSDIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) DETECTING CRITERIAP CODESP0301
2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STI F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo
P0301
2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STI F4-2.5L DOHC TurboSECTION P0301
DTC P0301 CYLINDER 1 MISFIRE DETECTED
1. OUTLINE OF DIAGNOSIS
Detect the presence of misfire occurrence. (Revolution fluctuation method)
Monitoring Misfire which influences exhaust deterioration (1.5 times of FTP) and catalyst damage is made obligatory by the law. Misfire affecting these two has two patterns below. :
- Intermittent misfire (The same cylinder misfires in random, or different cylinders misfire in random.): FTP 1.5 times misfire
- Every time misfire (The same cylinder misfires every time.): FTP 1.5 times misfire, Catalyst damage misfire
The following detecting methods are adopted for these detection.
1. Intermittent misfire: FTP 1.5 times misfire
- 180° Interval Difference Method (1800 rpm or less)
- 360° Interval Difference Method (whole range)
- 720° Interval Difference Method (3,000 rpm or more)
2. Misfire every time: FTP 1.5 times misfire, Catalyst damage misfire
- 360° Interval Difference Method
2. ENABLE CONDITIONS



Map 2 (Models without SI-DRIVE)
- Normal ignition

- Idling ignition

Map2 (models without SI-DRIVE)
- Normal ignition

- Idling ignition

3. GENERAL DRIVING CYCLE
- If conditions are met, it is possible to detect the misfires from idling to high engine speed. However, in case any engine load or breakage occurs, perform with the engine at idle.
- Perform the diagnosis continuously.
4. DIAGNOSTIC METHOD
When a misfire occurs, the engine speed will decrease and the crankshaft position speed will change. Calculate the interval difference value (diagnostic value) from crankshaft position speed by the following formula, and judge whether a misfire is occurring or not comparing the calculated result with judgment value. Count the number of misfires, if the misfire ratio is higher during 1000 revs. or 200 revs., judge corresponding cylinders as NG.

As shown in the following figure, pick a cylinder as the standard and name it omg 0. And the former crankshaft position speed is named omg 1, the second former crankshaft position speed is named omg 2, the third is named omg 3, etc.




- FTP 1.5 times misfire (Misfire occurrence level which influences exhaust gas)
- Abnormality Judgment

Time Needed for Diagnosis: 1000 engine revs.
Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination: Illuminates when malfunction occurs in 2 continuous driving cycles.
- Normality Judgment

Time Needed for Diagnosis: 1000 engine revs.
- Catalyst damage misfire (Misfire occurrence level damaging catalyst)
- Abnormality Judgment


Time Needed for Diagnosis: 200 engine revs.
Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination: Illuminates as soon as a malfunction occurs.
- Normality Judgment

Time Needed for Diagnosis: 200 engine revs.
1. OUTLINE OF DIAGNOSIS
Detect the presence of misfire occurrence. (Revolution fluctuation method)
Monitoring Misfire which influences exhaust deterioration (1.5 times of FTP) and catalyst damage is made obligatory by the law. Misfire affecting these two has two patterns below. :
- Intermittent misfire (The same cylinder misfires in random, or different cylinders misfire in random.): FTP 1.5 times misfire
- Every time misfire (The same cylinder misfires every time.): FTP 1.5 times misfire, Catalyst damage misfire
The following detecting methods are adopted for these detection.
1. Intermittent misfire: FTP 1.5 times misfire
- 180° Interval Difference Method (1800 rpm or less)
- 360° Interval Difference Method (whole range)
- 720° Interval Difference Method (3,000 rpm or more)
2. Misfire every time: FTP 1.5 times misfire, Catalyst damage misfire
- 360° Interval Difference Method
2. ENABLE CONDITIONS
Map 2 (Models without SI-DRIVE)
- Normal ignition
- Idling ignition
Map2 (models without SI-DRIVE)
- Normal ignition
- Idling ignition
3. GENERAL DRIVING CYCLE
- If conditions are met, it is possible to detect the misfires from idling to high engine speed. However, in case any engine load or breakage occurs, perform with the engine at idle.
- Perform the diagnosis continuously.
4. DIAGNOSTIC METHOD
When a misfire occurs, the engine speed will decrease and the crankshaft position speed will change. Calculate the interval difference value (diagnostic value) from crankshaft position speed by the following formula, and judge whether a misfire is occurring or not comparing the calculated result with judgment value. Count the number of misfires, if the misfire ratio is higher during 1000 revs. or 200 revs., judge corresponding cylinders as NG.
As shown in the following figure, pick a cylinder as the standard and name it omg 0. And the former crankshaft position speed is named omg 1, the second former crankshaft position speed is named omg 2, the third is named omg 3, etc.
- FTP 1.5 times misfire (Misfire occurrence level which influences exhaust gas)
- Abnormality Judgment
Time Needed for Diagnosis: 1000 engine revs.
Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination: Illuminates when malfunction occurs in 2 continuous driving cycles.
- Normality Judgment
Time Needed for Diagnosis: 1000 engine revs.
- Catalyst damage misfire (Misfire occurrence level damaging catalyst)
- Abnormality Judgment
Time Needed for Diagnosis: 200 engine revs.
Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination: Illuminates as soon as a malfunction occurs.
- Normality Judgment
Time Needed for Diagnosis: 200 engine revs.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.