Diagnostic Method

2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard TransSECTION Diagnostic Method

After the enable conditions have been established, calculate the front oxygen (A/F) sensor lambda value deviation sum value (Σ |(sglmdn - sglmdn-1 )|), and rear oxygen sensor output voltage deviation sum value (Σ |(ro2sadn - ro2sadn-1 )|) in every 32 ms x 4 times. If the front oxygen (A/F) sensor lambda value deviation sum value (Σ |(sglmdn - sglmdn-1 )|) is the predetermined value or more, calculate the diagnostic value.

  • Abnormality Judgment 

If the duration of time while the following conditions are met is within the time indicated, judge as NG.

JUDGMENT VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Σ |(ro2sadn - ro2sadn-1 )|/Σ |(sglmdn - sglmdn-1 )| > 10 (except for PZEV model)
> 8 (PZEV model)

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  30 - 55 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 continuous time while the following conditions are established is within the predetermined time.

JUDGMENT VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Σ |(ro2sadn - ro2sadn-1 )|/Σ |(sglmdn - sglmdn-1 )| ≤ 10 (except for PZEV model)
≤ 8 (PZEV model)

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  30 - 55 seconds

RENDER: 1.0x

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