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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014OUTBACK 2.5I, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALGAUGESINSTRUMENTATION SYSTEM & DRIVER INFORMATION CENTERCOMBINATION METER SYSTEMOPERATIONDTC DISPLAY MODE
2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard Trans
DTC Display Mode
2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard TransSECTION DTC Display Mode
The combination meter DTC can be displayed according to the following procedure.
- Within 3 seconds after turning the ignition switch to ON, set the lighting switch to tail light or headlight position.
- Press the trip meter knob four times.
- Turn the lighting switch to OFF, and press the trip meter knob four times.
- Set the lighting switch to tail light or headlight position again, and press the trip meter knob four times.
- Go to "DTC display mode".NOTE:
- If a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is detected, an input error to meters exists. Check the harness on the body side and related parts.
- Detected diagnostic trouble code (DTC) cannot be cleared.
- When the engine starts during diagnosis, the self-diagnosis function is not cancelled, however, once ignition switch is turned OFF or the vehicle is driven, the DTC display mode is cancelled automatically.
- When the DTC display mode operates, the LCD or TFT displays whether diagnostic trouble code (DTC) exists.
DTC display Item Condition "-" - Normal "Er" - System error (meter error) B900 Power supply system When IG OFF is detected while driving B901 Speedometer Abnormal speed pulse value and CAN data value with engine ON B902 Speedometer Inconsistency between speed pulse value and CAN data value with engine ON U116 Tachometer Abnormal input data with engine ON U140 Fuel meter Abnormal input data with engine ON U155 CAN communication CAN communication error U167 Immobilizer collation Collation with body integrated unit failed U422 Fuel meter Abnormal input data with IG ON U431 Fuel meter When input data out of range is detected with engine ON - If the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is stored, ODO value at occurrence of trouble is displayed.NOTE:
- Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is stored for up to four cases. If diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is input exceeding four cases, the code is deleted in order starting with the oldest one.
- When there are more than one diagnostic trouble code (DTC), the code is displayed according to the following conditions and switches every time when the trip meter knob is pressed.
- Displayed in the descending order of ODO value.
- If the ODO value is the same, displayed in the ascending order of diagnostic trouble code (DTC) value.
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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.