2018 Subaru WRX STIFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Drive Cycle H

DTC Item Condition
P0071 AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT "A" RANGE/PERFORMANCE
  • 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.
P0116 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE
  • 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.
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 -
P2431 SECONDARY AIR SYSTEM AIR FLOW/PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE BANK 1 -

Diagnostic procedure: 

  1. With the ignition switch ON (engine stopped), read the value in «Coolant Temp.» and «Intake Air Temp.». Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (STI)>Subaru Select Monitor>OPERATION>DISPLAY CURRENT ENGINE DATA (NORMAL MODE) .
  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.
    • Do not move the gear shift lever from neutral position during idling.
  3. Read the temporary code using the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (STI)>Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>OPERATION .
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When to See a Mechanic

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

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

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