Diagnostic Method 1

2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard TransSECTION Diagnostic Method 1

Detect the malfunction by checking "Cumulative value of time when λ changes from lean → rich" in comparison to "Time during which diagnosis is in progress".

Fig 1: Sensor Output And Accumulated Time Graph
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  • Abnormality Judgment 

Judge as NG when the following conditions are established.

JUDGMENT VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value DTC
(Cumulative value of time when λ changes from lean → rich)/(Time during which diagnosis is in progress) < 0.35 (AT model)
< 0.39 (MT model)
P014C
> 0.65 (AT model)
> 0.59 (MT model)
P014D

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  90 seconds

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

  • Normality Judgment 

Judge as OK and clear the NG if the following conditions are established.

JUDGMENT VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value DTC
(Cumulative value of time when λ changes from lean → rich)/(Time during which diagnosis is in progress) ≥ 0.35 (AT model)
≥ 0.39 (MT model)
P014C
≤ 0.65 (AT model)
≤ 0.59 (MT model)
P014D

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  90 seconds

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