Diagnostic Method

2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard TransSECTION Diagnostic Method
  • Abnormality Judgment 

Judge as NG if the criteria below are met.

JUDGMENT VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Engine coolant temperature < 20 °C (68 °F)
Timer for diagnosis after engine start ≥ Judgment value of timer after engine start

Timer for diagnosis after engine start

  1. Timer stop at fuel cut
  2. During the driving conditions except a) above, timer counts up as follows.

64 ms + TWCNT ms (when at 64 ms)

TWCNT is defined as follows,

TWCNT = 0 at idle switch ON,

TWCNT show on the following table at idle switch OFF.

  Vehicle speed km/h (MPH)
0 (0) 8 (5) 16 (9.9) 24 (14.9) 32 (19.9) 40 (24.9) 48 (29.8) 56 (34.8)
Temperature °C (°F) -20 (-4) 0 ms 32.076 ms 39.977 ms 47.879 ms 71.432 ms 95.176 ms 118.981 ms 137.941 ms
-10 (14) 0 ms 25.704 ms 33.606 ms 41.508 ms 60.2 ms 77.955 ms 95.043 ms 114.075 ms
0 (32) 0 ms 17.646 ms 25.548 ms 33.45 ms 46.265 ms 58.666 ms 71.105 ms 85.383 ms
10 (50) 0 ms 7.901 ms 15.802 ms 23.704 ms 31.541 ms 39.377 ms 47.168 ms 54.72 ms
20 (68) 0 ms 7.901 ms 15.802 ms 23.704 ms 31.541 ms 39.377 ms 47.168 ms 54.72 ms

Judgment value of timer after engine starting

t = 359969 ms - 19601 ms x Ti

Ti : The lowest coolant temperature after engine start

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  Less than 1 second

Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination:  Illuminates when malfunction occurs in 2 continuous driving cycles.

  • Normality Judgment 

Judge as OK and clear the NG when the malfunction criteria below are met.

JUDGMENT VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Engine coolant temperature ≥ 20 °C (68 °F)

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:

  • 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.