2022 Subaru WRX Base, Automatic CVT TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Inspection Mode H

DTC Description & trouble part Condition Number of driving cycles on the detecting condition
P0071 AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT "A" RANGE/PERFORMANCE
  • 6 hours or more 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.
2
P0096 INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2 CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE BANK 1 2
P0111 INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE BANK 1 2
P0116 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE 2
P0196 ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR "A" RANGE/PERFORMANCE 2
P050A COLD START IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE - 2
P050B COLD START IGNITION TIMING PERFORMANCE - 2
P24B9 EVAP SYSTEM LEAK DETECTION PUMP PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE 60 seconds or more have elapsed since ignition switch is OFF. 2
P24D6 EVAP SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR/SWITCH "B" CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE - 2
  1. Check that the battery voltage is 12 V or more and fuel remains approx. half [20 - 40 L (5.3 - 10.6 US gal, 4.4 - 8.8 Imp gal)].
  2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform the clear memory of [Engine]. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>CLEAR MEMORY
  3. With the ignition switch ON (engine stopped), read the values in [Coolant Temp.] and [IAT Sensor #11]. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR
  4. If the values from step 3) satisfy the following conditions, idle the engine for two minutes or more.

    Condition:Β 

    |Engine coolant temperature - Intake air temperature| ≀ 5Β°C (9Β°F)

    NOTE:
    • If the conditions are not satisfied, turn the ignition switch to OFF and wait until the parameters are satisfied.Β 
    • For CVT models, hold the select lever to "P" range or "N" range at idling, and for MT models, the gear shift lever in the neutral position at idling.Β 
  5. Read the pending code using the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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