2016 Subaru Outback 2.5iFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Diagnostic Method

Judge as NG when one of the following conditions is established.

JUDGMENT VALUE SPECIFICATION

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
(1) Main throttle opening angle - Main throttle opening angle at monitoring start β‰₯ 2 Β°
(2) Monitoring IC motor continuity cut demand None
(3) Monitoring IC register writing value Reading value

Time Needed for Diagnosis:Β 

  1. 24 ms
  2. 2984 ms = (25 + 6) X 0.008 + (4 X 25 + 4) X 0.008 + (5 X 25 + 9) X 0.008 + (2 X 25) X 0.008 + (25 + 2) X 0.008 X 2
  3. 200 ms

Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination:Β  Illuminates as soon as a malfunction occurs.

Factory Service Tools

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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