2019 Subaru Outback 2.5iFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Drive Cycle T

DTC Item Condition Number of driving cycles on the detecting condition
P000A "A" CAMSHAFT POSITION SLOW RESPONSE BANK 1 «Coolant Temp.»: 70°C (158°F) or more 2
P000C "A" CAMSHAFT POSITION SLOW RESPONSE BANK 2 2
P0011 "A" CAMSHAFT POSITION - TIMING OVER-ADVANCED OR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE BANK 1 2
P0021 "A" CAMSHAFT POSITION - TIMING OVER-ADVANCED OR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE BANK 2 2

Diagnostic procedure: 

WARNING: When performing the drive cycle T on the public road, be very careful of the traffic condition and the safe driving must be the high priority.
  1. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform the clear memory for «Engine». Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>CLEAR MEMORY MODE>OPERATION .
  2. Drive according to the drive pattern described below.
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    NOTE: In pattern (D), it is acceptable to stop the vehicle according to the traffic condition. Drive the vehicle until the total time of accelerator opening angle 0% (five seconds) ←→>20% (five seconds) becomes 20 minutes or more.
  3. Read the temporary code using the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>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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