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.
2020 Subaru Outback BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Freeze Frame Data: List
| Item | Contents | Standard/Unit | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Supply Current | Primary current recognized by power steering Control Module | -128 - 127 A | - |
| Vehicle Speed | Vehicle speed | 0 - 255 km/h | - |
| Engine Speed | Engine speed | 0 - 12750 rpm | - |
| CU Sensing Current(q) | q axis current recognized by power steering Control Module | -128 - 127 A | - |
| Motor Current(U) | U axis current recognized by power steering Control Module | -128 - 127 A | - |
| Motor Current(V) | V axis current recognized by power steering Control Module | -128 - 127 A | - |
| Motor Speed | Motor rotational speed (rpm) | -4096 - 4064 rpm | - |
| CU Temperature | Power steering Control Module inner temperature | -50 - 205 °C | - |
| Power Supply Voltage | Voltage supplied to power steering Control Module | 0 - 25.5 V | - |
| Torque Sensor Power Supply | Voltage supplied to torque sensor | 0 - 10.2 V | - |
| IG Voltage | IGN voltage recognized by power steering Control Module | 0 - 25.5 V | - |
| CAN Bus Status | CAN bus status | Active/Bus off | - |
| EPS Status | EPS assist status | Normal/Assist stop/Assist limitation | - |
| CU Target current(q) | q axis indicator current from power steering Control Module to motor | -128 - 127 A | - |
| Assist Map | Assist MAP specification used for control | MAP1/MAP2/MAP3 | - |
| ECU Overheat Protection | Number of interventions to the overheat protection control | 0 - 250 Time | - |
| IG Count after ECU Overheat Protection(latest) | Number of times the ignition switch is ON at the last intervention to overheat protection control | 0 - 65000 Time | - |
| IG Count after ECU Overheat Protection(Previous) | Number of times the ignition switch is ON at the second last intervention to overheat protection control | 0 - 65000 Time | - |
| IG Count after ECU Overheat Protection(Before Previous) | Number of times the ignition switch is ON at the third last intervention to overheat protection control | 0 - 65000 Time | - |
| Assist limited(Abnormal voltage) | Number of the intervention of assist restriction control due to voltage failure | 0 - 250 Time | - |
| IGN-OFF Intervention Count while Running | Number of times the ignition switch is turned OFF while driving | 0 - 250 Time | - |
| Torque Sensor Main | Torque sensor (main) output value | -15.36 - 15.24 Nm | - |
| Torque Sensor Sub | Torque sensor (sub) output value | -15.36 - 15.24 Nm | - |
| Steering Angle | Steering wheel rotational angle | -640 - 640 deg | - |
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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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