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EN(H6DO)(diag)-295
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)
CR:DTC P0500 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
•Immediately at fault recognition
•GENERAL DESCRIPTION <Ref. to GD(H6DO)-161, DTC P0500 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR, Diagnostic
Trouble Code (DTC) Detecting Criteria.>
CAUTION:
After repair or replacement of faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode <Ref. to EN(H6DO)(diag)-45,
OPERATION, Clear Memory Mode.> and Inspection Mode <Ref. to EN(H6DO)(diag)-35, PROCEDURE,
Inspection Mode.>.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK DTC OF VDC.
Check DTC of VDC.
Is DTC of VDC displayed? Perform the diag-
nosis according to
DTC. <Ref. to
VDC(diag)-34, List
of Diagnostic Trou-
ble Code (DTC).>
Repair the poor
contact of ECM.

EN(H6DO)(diag)-296
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)
CS:DTC P0506 IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM RPM LOWER THAN EXPECTED
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
•Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.
•GENERAL DESCRIPTION <Ref. to GD(H6DO)-163, DTC P0506 IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM RPM LOW-
ER THAN EXPECTED, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Detecting Criteria.>
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
•Hard to start the engine.
•Engine does not start.
•Erroneous idling
•Engine stalls.
CAUTION:
After repair or replacement of faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode <Ref. to EN(H6DO)(diag)-45,
OPERATION, Clear Memory Mode.> and Inspection Mode <Ref. to EN(H6DO)(diag)-35, PROCEDURE,
Inspection Mode.>.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.Is any other DTC displayed? Check the appro-
priate DTC using
the “List of Diag-
nostic Trouble
Code (DTC)”.
<Ref. to
EN(H6DO)(diag)-
69, List of Diag-
nostic Trouble
Code (DTC).>
NOTE:
In this case, it is
not necessary to
inspect DTC
P0506.
Go to step 2.
2CHECK AIR CLEANER ELEMENT.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Check the air cleaner element.
Is the air cleaner element
excessively clogged?
Replace the air
cleaner element.
<Ref. to
IN(H6DO)-4, Air
Cleaner Element.>
Go to step 3.
3CHECK ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CON-
TROL.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Remove the electronic throttle control.
3) Check the electronic throttle control.
Are foreign matter found inside
electronic throttle control?
Remove foreign
matter from elec-
tronic throttle con-
trol.
Per fo r m th e di ag -
nosis of DTC
P2101.

EN(H6DO)(diag)-297
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)
CT:DTC P0507 IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM RPM HIGHER THAN EXPECTED
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
•Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.
•GENERAL DESCRIPTION <Ref. to GD(H6DO)-165, DTC P0507 IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM RPM HIGH-
ER THAN EXPECTED, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Detecting Criteria.>
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
Engine keeps running at higher speed than specified idle speed.
CAUTION:
After repair or replacement of faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode <Ref. to EN(H6DO)(diag)-45,
OPERATION, Clear Memory Mode.> and Inspection Mode <Ref. to EN(H6DO)(diag)-35, PROCEDURE,
Inspection Mode.>.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.Is any other DTC displayed? Check the appro-
priate DTC using
the “List of Diag-
nostic Trouble
Code (DTC)”.
<Ref. to
EN(H6DO)(diag)-
69, List of Diag-
nostic Trouble
Code (DTC).>
NOTE:In this case, it is
not necessary to
inspect DTC
P0507.
Go to step 2.
2CHECK AIR INTAKE SYSTEM.
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2) Start and idle the engine.
3) Check the following item.
•Loose installation of intake manifold and
throttle body
•Cracks of intake manifold gasket and throttle
body gasket
•Disconnection of vacuum hoses
Is there any fault in air intake
system?
Repair air suction
and leaks.
Go to step 3.
3CHECK ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CON-
TROL.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Remove the electronic throttle control.
3) Check the electronic throttle control.
Are foreign matter found inside
electronic throttle control?
Remove foreign
matter from elec-
tronic throttle con-
trol.
Per fo r m th e di ag -
nosis of DTC
P2101.

EN(H6DO)(diag)-300
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)
CV:DTC P0519 IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION (FAIL-SAFE)
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
•Immediately at fault recognition
•GENERAL DESCRIPTION <Ref. to GD(H6DO)-169, DTC P0519 IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNC-
TION (FAIL-SAFE), Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Detecting Criteria.>
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
Engine keeps running at higher speed than specified idle speed.
CAUTION:
After repair or replacement of faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode <Ref. to EN(H6DO)(diag)-45,
OPERATION, Clear Memory Mode.> and Inspection Mode <Ref. to EN(H6DO)(diag)-35, PROCEDURE,
Inspection Mode.>.
CW:DTC P0600 SERIAL COMMUNICATION LINK
NOTE:
For the diagnostic procedure, refer to LAN section. <Ref. to LAN(diag)-2, Basic Diagnostic Procedure.>
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK OPERATION OF STARTER MOTOR.
Tu r n t h e i g n i t i o n s w i t c h t o O N .
NOTE:
Place the inhibitor switch in each position.
Does the starter motor oper-
ate?
Repair the battery
short circuit in
starter motor cir-
cuit.
Check the starter
motor circuit. <Ref.
to
EN(H6DO)(diag)-
58, STARTER
MOTOR CIRCUIT,
Diagnostics for
Engine Starting
Fai lu r e.>
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.Is any other DTC displayed? Check DTC using
“List of Diagnostic
Tr o u b l e C o d e
(DTC)”. <Ref. to
EN(H6DO)(diag)-
69, List of Diag-
nostic Trouble
Code (DTC).>
NOTE:In this case, it is
not necessary to
inspect DTC
P0519.
Go to step 2.
2CHECK AIR INTAKE SYSTEM.
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2) Start and idle the engine.
3) Check the following item.
•Loose installation of intake manifold and
throttle body
•Cracks of intake manifold gasket and throttle
body gasket
•Disconnection of vacuum hoses
Is there any fault in air intake
system?
Repair air suction
and leaks.
Go to step 3.
3CHECK ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CON-
TROL.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Remove the electronic throttle control.
3) Check the electronic throttle control.
Are foreign matter found inside
electronic throttle control?
Remove foreign
matter from elec-
tronic throttle con-
trol.
Per fo r m th e di ag -
nosis of DTC
P2101.

EN(H6DO)(diag)-301
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)
CX:DTC P0604 INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY
(RAM) ERROR
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
•Immediately at fault recognition
•GENERAL DESCRIPTION <Ref. to GD(H6DO)-171, DTC P0604 INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE RAN-
DOM ACCESS MEMORY (RAM) ERROR, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Detecting Criteria.>
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
•Engine does not start.
•Engine stalls.
CAUTION:
After repair or replacement of faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode <Ref. to EN(H6DO)(diag)-45,
OPERATION, Clear Memory Mode.> and Inspection Mode <Ref. to EN(H6DO)(diag)-35, PROCEDURE,
Inspection Mode.>.
CY:DTC P0605 INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE READ ONLY MEMORY (ROM)
ERROR
NOTE:
For the diagnostic procedure, refer to DTC P0607. <Ref. to EN(H6DO)(diag)-302, DTC P0607 CONTROL
MODULE PERFORMANCE, Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.Is any other DTC displayed? Check the appro-
priate DTC using
the “List of Diag-
nostic Trouble
Code (DTC)”.
<Ref. to
EN(H6DO)(diag)-
69, List of Diag-
nostic Trouble
Code (DTC).>
Te m p o r a r y p o o r
contact occurs.

EN(H6DO)(diag)-303
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)
DA:DTC P0638 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL RANGE/PERFORMANCE
(BANK 1)
NOTE:
For the diagnostic procedure, refer to DTC P2101. <Ref. to EN(H6DO)(diag)-360, DTC P2101 THROTTLE
ACTUATOR CONTROL MOTOR CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE, Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnos-
tic Trouble Code (DTC).>
DB:DTC P0691 COOLING FAN 1 CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
•Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.
•GENERAL DESCRIPTION <Ref. to GD(H6DO)-179, DTC P0691 COOLING FAN 1 CONTROL CIRCUIT
LOW, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Detecting Criteria.>
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
•Radiator fan does not operate properly.
•Overheating
CAUTION:
After repair or replacement of faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode <Ref. to EN(H6DO)(diag)-45,
OPERATION, Clear Memory Mode.> and Inspection Mode <Ref. to EN(H6DO)(diag)-35, PROCEDURE,
Inspection Mode.>.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK INPUT VOLTAGE FROM ECM.
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2) Measure the voltage between ECM con-
nector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B134) No. 7 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
(B135) No. 2 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage 10 — 13 V? Go to step 2.Repair the open or
ground short cir-
cuit of power sup-
ply circuit.
2CHECK INPUT VOLTAGE FROM ECM.
1) Start the engine.
2) Measure the voltage between ECM con-
nector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B134) No. 7 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
(B135) No. 2 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage 13 — 15 V? Go to step 3.Repair the open or
ground short cir-
cuit of power sup-
ply circuit.
3CHECK ECM GROUND HARNESS.
Measure the voltage between ECM connector
and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B134) No. 3 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
(B134) No. 5 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
(B137) No. 1 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
(B137) No. 2 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
(B137) No. 3 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
(B137) No. 7 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage less than 1 V? Repair poor con-
tact in ECM con-
nector. Replace
the ECM if defec-
tive. <Ref. to
FU(H6DO)-32,
Engine Control
Module (ECM).>
Fur ther tighten the
engine ground ter-
minal.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.Is DTC P0691 displayed? Check the radiator
fan system. <Ref.
to CO(H6DO)-7,
Radiator Fan Sys-
tem.>
Te m p o r a r y p o o r
contact occurs.

EN(H6DO)(diag)-304
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)
DC:DTC P0692 COOLING FAN 1 CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
•Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.
•GENERAL DESCRIPTION <Ref. to GD(H6DO)-180, DTC P0692 COOLING FAN 1 CONTROL CIRCUIT
HIGH, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Detecting Criteria.>
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
•Radiator fan does not operate properly.
•Overheating
CAUTION:
After repair or replacement of faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode <Ref. to EN(H6DO)(diag)-45,
OPERATION, Clear Memory Mode.> and Inspection Mode <Ref. to EN(H6DO)(diag)-35, PROCEDURE,
Inspection Mode.>.
DD:DTC P0700 TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (MIL REQUEST)
NOTE:
For the diagnostic procedure, refer to AT section. <Ref. to 5AT(diag)-2, Basic Diagnostic Procedure.>
DE:DTC P1152 O2 SENSOR CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE (LOW) (BANK 1
SENSOR 1)
NOTE:
For diagnostic procedure, refer to DTC P1153. <Ref. to EN(H6DO)(diag)-305, DTC P1153 O2 SENSOR
CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE (HIGH) (BANK 1 SENSOR 1), Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic
Trouble Code (DTC).>
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.Is DTC P0692 displayed? Check the radiator
fan system. <Ref.
to CO(H6DO)-7,
Radiator Fan Sys-
tem.>
Te m p o r a r y p o o r
contact occurs.

EN(H6DO)(diag)-307
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.Is any other DTC displayed? Inspect the rele-
vant DTC using
“List of Diagnostic
Tr o u b l e C o d e
(DTC)”. <Ref. to
EN(H6DO)(diag)-
69, List of Diag-
nostic Trouble
Code (DTC).>
Go to step 2.
2CHECK FRONT OXYGEN (A/F) SENSOR DA-
TA.
1) Start the engine.
2) While observing the Subaru Select Monitor
or general scan tool screen, warm-up the
engine until engine coolant temperature is
above 75°C (167°F).
If the engine is already warmed-up, operate at
idle speed for at least 1 minute.
3) Read data of front oxygen (A/F) sensor sig-
nal using the Subaru Select Monitor or general
scan tool.
NOTE:
•Subaru Select Monitor
For detailed operation procedures, refer to
“READ CURRENT DATA FOR ENGINE”. <Ref.
to EN(H6DO)(diag)-26, Subaru Select Moni-
tor.>
•General scan tool
For detailed operation procedure, refer to the
general scan tool operation manual.
Is the measured value within
0.86 — 1.15 at idle?
Go to step 3.Go to step 4.
3CHECK REAR OXYGEN SENSOR SIGNAL.
1) Race engine at speeds from idling to 5,000
rpm for a total of 5 cycles.
NOTE:To increase engine speed to 5,000 rpm, slowly
depress accelerator pedal, taking approximate-
ly 5 seconds, and quickly release accelerator
pedal to decrease engine speed.
2) Operate the LED operation mode for
engine.
NOTE:•Subaru Select Monitor
For detailed operation procedure, refer to the
“LED OPERATION MODE FOR ENGINE”.
<Ref. to EN(H6DO)(diag)-26, Subaru Select
Monitor.>
Does the LED of {Rear O2
Rich Signal} blink?
Check front oxy-
gen (A/F) sensor
circuit.
Check rear oxygen
sensor circuit.
<Ref. to
FU(H6DO)-30,
Rear Oxygen Sen-
sor.>
4 CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Check exhaust system parts.
NOTE:Check the following items.
•Looseness of part installation
•Damage (crack, hole etc.) of parts
•Looseness of the front oxygen (A/F) sensor
•Looseness or ill fitting of parts between front
oxygen (A/F) sensor and rear oxygen sensor
Is there any fault in exhaust
system?
Repair or replace
faulty par ts.
Replace the front
oxygen (A/F) sen-
sor. <Ref. to
FU(H6DO)-28,
Fr o nt Ox yg en ( A /
F) Sensor.>

EN(H6DO)(diag)-311
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.Is any other DTC displayed? Inspect the rele-
vant DTC using
“List of Diagnostic
Tr o u b l e C o d e
(DTC)”. <Ref. to
EN(H6DO)(diag)-
69, List of Diag-
nostic Trouble
Code (DTC).>
Go to step 2.
2CHECK FRONT OXYGEN (A/F) SENSOR DA-
TA.
1) Start the engine.
2) While observing the Subaru Select Monitor
or general scan tool screen, warm-up the
engine until engine coolant temperature is
above 75°C (167°F).
If the engine is already warmed-up, operate at
idle speed for at least 1 minute.
3) Read data of front oxygen (A/F) sensor sig-
nal using the Subaru Select Monitor or general
scan tool.
NOTE:
•Subaru Select Monitor
For detailed operation procedures, refer to
“READ CURRENT DATA FOR ENGINE”. <Ref.
to EN(H6DO)(diag)-26, Subaru Select Moni-
tor.>
•General scan tool
For detailed operation procedure, refer to the
general scan tool operation manual.
Is the measured value within
0.86 — 1.15 at idle?
Go to step 3.Go to step 4.
3CHECK REAR OXYGEN SENSOR SIGNAL.
1) Race engine at speeds from idling to 5,000
rpm for a total of 5 cycles.
NOTE:To increase engine speed to 5,000 rpm, slowly
depress accelerator pedal, taking approximate-
ly 5 seconds, and quickly release accelerator
pedal to decrease engine speed.
2) Operate the LED operation mode for
engine.
NOTE:•Subaru Select Monitor
For detailed operation procedure, refer to the
“LED OPERATION MODE FOR ENGINE”.
<Ref. to EN(H6DO)(diag)-26, Subaru Select
Monitor.>
Does the LED of {Rear O2
Rich Signal} blink?
Check front oxy-
gen (A/F) sensor
circuit.
Check rear oxygen
sensor circuit.
<Ref. to
FU(H6DO)-30,
Rear Oxygen Sen-
sor.>
4 CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Check exhaust system parts.
NOTE:Check the following items.
•Looseness of part installation
•Damage (crack, hole etc.) of parts
•Looseness of the front oxygen (A/F) sensor
•Looseness or ill fitting of parts between front
oxygen (A/F) sensor and rear oxygen sensor
Is there any fault in exhaust
system?
Repair or replace
faulty par ts.
Replace the front
oxygen (A/F) sen-
sor. <Ref. to
FU(H6DO)-28,
Fr o nt Ox yg en ( A /
F) Sensor.>

EN(H6DO)(diag)-314
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.Is any other DTC displayed? Check the appro-
priate DTC using
the “List of Diag-
nostic Trouble
Code (DTC)”.
<Ref. to
EN(H6DO)(diag)-
69, List of Diag-
nostic Trouble
Code (DTC).>
Go to step 2.
2CHECK VENT LINE HOSES.
Check the following item.
•Clogging of vent hoses between canister
and drain valve
•Clogging of vent hose between drain valve
and air filter
•Clogging of drain filter
Is there a fault in vent line? Repair or replace
faulty par ts.
Go to step 3.
3CHECK DRAIN VALVE OPERATION.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Connect the test mode connector at the
lower portion of instrument panel (on the
driver’s side).
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4) Operate the drain valve.
NOTE:Drain valve operation can also be executed us-
ing Subaru Select Monitor. Refer to “Compulso-
ry Valve Operation Check Mode” for
procedures. <Ref. to EN(H6DO)(diag)-46,
Compulsory Valve Operation Check Mode.>
Does the drain valve operate? Contact with SOA
Service Center.
Replace the drain
valve. <Ref. to
EC(H6DO)-12,
Drain Valve.>