2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R LimitedFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Drive Cycle F

DTC Item Condition
P000B B Camshaft Position Slow Response (Bank 1)
  • 6 hours have elapsed since ignition switch is OFF under a completely warmed up condition.
  • For models with block heater, at least 6 hours must have elapsed without operating the block heater.
P000D B Camshaft Position Slow Response (Bank 2)
P0014 Exhaust AVCS System 1 (Range/Performance)
P0024 Exhaust AVCS System 2 (Range/Performance)
P0111 Intake Air Temperature Sensor Range/Performance Problem

Diagnostic procedure: 

  1. With the ignition switch ON (engine stopped), read the values in «Coolant Temp.» and «Intake Air Temp.». <Ref. to DISPLAY CURRENT ENGINE DATA , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
  2. If the values from step  1) satisfy the following conditions, idle the engine for two minutes or more.

    Condition: 

    |Engine coolant temperature - Intake air temperature| ≤ 5°C (9°F) 

    NOTE:
    • If the conditions are not satisfied, turn the ignition switch to OFF and wait until the parameters are satisfied.
    • Hold the select lever in "P" range or "N" range at idling.
  3. Drive according to the drive pattern described below.
    Fig 1: Vehicle Drive Pattern
    G10264414Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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