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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 CODESP1560
2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STI F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo
P1560
2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STI F4-2.5L DOHC TurboSECTION P1560
DTC P1560 BACK-UP VOLTAGE CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION
1. OUTLINE OF DIAGNOSIS
Detect the open/short circuit of back-up power supply circuit.
Judge as NG when the backup power voltage is low.
2. ENABLE CONDITIONS

3. GENERAL DRIVING CYCLE
Always perform the diagnosis continuously.
4. DIAGNOSTIC METHOD
- Abnormality Judgment
If the duration of time while the following conditions are met is longer than the time indicated, judge as NG.

Time Needed for Diagnosis: 2500 ms
Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination: Illuminates as soon as a malfunction occurs.
- Normality Judgment
Judge as OK and clear the NG if the continuous time while the following conditions are established is more than the predetermined time.

Time Needed for Diagnosis: Less than 1 second
1. OUTLINE OF DIAGNOSIS
Detect the open/short circuit of back-up power supply circuit.
Judge as NG when the backup power voltage is low.
2. ENABLE CONDITIONS
3. GENERAL DRIVING CYCLE
Always perform the diagnosis continuously.
4. DIAGNOSTIC METHOD
- Abnormality Judgment
If the duration of time while the following conditions are met is longer than the time indicated, judge as NG.
Time Needed for Diagnosis: 2500 ms
Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination: Illuminates as soon as a malfunction occurs.
- Normality Judgment
Judge as OK and clear the NG if the continuous time while the following conditions are established is more than the predetermined time.
Time Needed for Diagnosis: Less than 1 second
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.