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.
2012 Subaru Outback LimitedFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Read Freeze Frame Data For Engine (OBD Mode)
NOTE:
- For detailed operation procedures, refer to "PC application help for Subaru Select Monitor".
- A list of the support data is shown in the following table.
| Description | Display | Unit of measure |
|---|---|---|
| DTCs of freeze frame data | Freeze frame data | - |
| Air fuel ratio control system for bank 1 | Fuel system for Bank 1 | - |
| Engine load data | Calculated load value | % |
| Engine coolant temperature signal | Coolant Temp. | °C or °F |
| Short term fuel trim by front oxygen (A/F) sensor | Short term fuel trim B1 | % |
| Long term fuel trim by front oxygen (A/F) sensor | Long term fuel trim B1 | % |
| Intake manifold absolute pressure signal | Mani. Absolute Pressure | mmHg, kPa, inHg or psig |
| Engine speed signal | Engine Speed | RPM |
| Vehicle speed signal | Vehicle Speed | km/h or MPH |
| Ignition timing advance for #1 cylinder | Ignition timing adv. #1 | ° |
| Intake air temperature signal | Intake Air Temp. | °C or °F |
| Intake air amount | Mass Air Flow | g/s or lb/m |
| Throttle position signal | Throttle Opening Angle | % |
| Oxygen sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 2) | Oxygen sensor #12 | V |
| A/F correction (Bank 1 Sensor 2) | Short term fuel trim #12 | % |
| On-board diagnostic system | OBD System | - |
| Front oxygen (A/F) sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 1) | Oxygen sensor #11 | - |
| Oxygen sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 2) | Oxygen sensor #12 | - |
| Elapsed time after engine start | Time Since Engine Start | sec |
| Target EGR | Commanded EGR | % |
| EGR deviation | EGR Error | % |
| Evaporative purge | Commanded EVAP Purge | % |
| Fuel level signal | Fuel Level | % |
| Fuel tank pressure signal | Fuel Tank Pressure | mmHg, kPa, inHg or psig |
| Atmospheric pressure | Atmosphere Pressure | mmHg, kPa, inHg or psig |
| ECM power supply voltage | Control module voltage | V |
| Absolute load | Absolute Load Value | % |
| A/F target lambda | Target Equivalence Ratio | - |
| Relative throttle opening angle | Relative Throttle Pos. | % |
| Ambient temperature | Ambient Temperature | °C or °F |
| Absolute throttle opening angle 2 | Absolute Throttle Pos.#2 | % |
| Absolute accelerator opening angle 1 | Accelerator Pedal Pos.#1 | % |
| Absolute accelerator opening angle 2 | Accelerator Pedal Pos.#2 | % |
| Target throttle opening angle | Target Throt. Act. Cont. | % |
| Neutral condition | AT drive status/MT gear status | - |
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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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