Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2017 Subaru Forester 2.0XT PremiumFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Drive Cycle H
| DTC | Item | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| P0071 | AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT "A" RANGE/PERFORMANCE |
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| P0116 | ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE |
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| P0196 | ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR "A" RANGE/PERFORMANCE |
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| P0451 | EVAP SYSTEM (CPC) PRESSURE SENSOR/SWITCH CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE | 60 seconds have elapsed since ignition switch is OFF. |
| P050A | COLD START IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE | - |
| P050B | COLD START IGNITION TIMING PERFORMANCE | - |
| P2227 | BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SENSOR "A" CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE | 60 seconds have elapsed since ignition switch is OFF. |
Diagnostic procedure:Β
- With the ignition switch ON (engine stopped), read the values in [Coolant Temp.] and [Intake Air Temp.]. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>Subaru Select Monitor>OPERATION>DATA MONITORΒ .
- If the values from step 1) satisfy the following conditions, idle the engine for two minutes or more.
Condition:Β
|Engine coolant temperature - Intake air temperature|β€ 5Β°C (9Β°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.
- Read the temporary code using the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>OPERATIONΒ .
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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.
