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2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard TransSECTION < Soaking timer IC setting diagnosis >

When setting the activation setting time to soaking timer IC, compare the writing value to soaking timer IC with read out value. Judge as malfunction if the values do not match 3 times in a row.

Fig 1: Ignition Switch, Main Relay, Driving Cycle, ECM Counter And Soak Timer IC Counter Timing Pattern (Soaking Timer IC Setting Diagnosis)
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  • Abnormality Judgment 

Judge as NG when the following conditions are established.

JUDGMENT VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Writing value and read out value when setting the soaking timer Unmatch
Number of retrying the soaking timer setting ≥ 3 times
  • Normality Judgment 

Judge as OK when the following conditions are established.

JUDGMENT VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Writing value and read out value when setting the soaking timer Match
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