2019 Subaru Outback 2.5iFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Drive Cycle Z

DTC Item Condition Number of driving cycles on the detecting condition
P0030 A/F/O2 HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT BANK 1 SENSOR 1 - 2
P0068 MAP/MAF - THROTTLE POSITION CORRELATION - 2
P0101 MASS OR VOLUME AIR FLOW SENSOR "A" CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE - 2
P219C CYLINDER 1 AIR-FUEL RATIO IMBALANCE - 2
P219D CYLINDER 2 AIR-FUEL RATIO IMBALANCE - 2
P219E CYLINDER 3 AIR-FUEL RATIO IMBALANCE - 2
P219F CYLINDER 4 AIR-FUEL RATIO IMBALANCE - 2

Diagnostic procedure:Β 

WARNING: When performing the drive cycle Z on the public road, be very careful of the traffic condition and the safe driving must be the high priority.
  1. Perform the Clear Memory Mode. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>CLEAR MEMORY MODEΒ .
  2. Drive according to the drive pattern described below.
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  3. Read the temporary code using the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>OPERATIONΒ .
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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