Symptom 1: Engine Does Not Stop

2022 Subaru Impreza Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Symptom 1: Engine Does Not Stop

Probable defective cause: 

  • Judged the vehicle status as "Auto Start Stop conditions are not met".
  • One of Auto Start Stop conditions is not established.
NOTE:

For Auto Start Stop conditions, refer to "Data Monitor". Ref. to  AUTO START STOP (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR  . 

  1. CHECK Auto Start Stop INDICATOR  .

    Check the illumination status of Auto Start Stop indicator. Ref. to AUTO START STOP (DIAGNOSTICS)>AUTO START STOP INDICATOR>CONDITION CHECK .

    Is the illumination status of Auto Start Stop indicator OK?

    Yes:  Go to  2.

    No:  Check the Auto Start Stop indicator. Ref. to AUTO START STOP (DIAGNOSTICS)>AUTO START STOP INDICATOR>AUTO START STOP INDICATOR DOES NOT ILLUMINATE OR REMAINS ON .

  2. CHECK DTC  .
    1. Start the engine.
    2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, read all DTCs. Ref. to COMMON (DIAG)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Are any DTCs displayed?

    Yes:  Perform the diagnosis according to the DTC.

    No:  Go to  3.

  3. CHECK Auto Start Stop  .
    1. Start the engine.
    2. Warm up the engine until engine coolant temperature is higher than 75°C (167°F) and ATF temperature higher than 50°C (122°F).
    3. Turn off all the electric load.
    4. Check that the hood is closed.
    5. Drive the vehicle at 40 km/h (24.9 MPH) or more, and then stop the vehicle at a level and safe place with the steering wheel in straight direction.
    6. Depress the brake pedal firmly.

    Does Auto Start Stop operate?

    Yes:  The vehicle has returned to a normal condition at this time.

    NOTE:

    Auto Start Stop operation condition may have not been established for a moment. 

    No:  Check the appropriate items using the list of check items classified by symptoms. Ref. to AUTO START STOP (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTICS WITH PHENOMENON>INSPECTION>LIST OF CHECK ITEMS CLASSIFIED BY SYMPTOMS .

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