check engine SUBARU LEGACY 1995 Service Repair Manual

11. Diagnostics Chart with Trouble
Code
A: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST
DTC
No.Abbreviation
(Subaru select monitor)Item Page
P0100 QA Mass air flow sensor circuit malfunction 135
P0101 QA
—R Mass air flow sensor circuit range/performance problem 141
P0105 P
—S Pressure sensor circuit malfunction 144
P0106 P
—R Pressure sensor circuit range/performance problem 151
P0115 TW Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit malfunction 156
P0120 THV Throttle position sensor circuit malfunction 161
P0121 TH
—R Throttle position sensor circuit range/performance problem 167
P0125 TW
—CL Insufficient coolant temperature for closed loop fuel control 169
P0130 FO2
—V Front oxygen sensor circuit malfunction 171
P0133 FO2
—R Front oxygen sensor circuit slow response 177
P0135 FO2H Front oxygen sensor heater circuit malfunction 180
P0136 RO2
—V Rear oxygen sensor circuit malfunction 185
P0139 RO2
—R Rear oxygen sensor circuit slow response 190
P0141 RO2H Rear oxygen sensor heater circuit malfunction 193
P0170 FUEL Fuel trim malfunction 198
P0201 INJ1 Fuel injector circuit malfunction - #1
203 P0202 INJ2 Fuel injector circuit malfunction - #2
P0203 INJ3 Fuel injector circuit malfunction - #3
P0204 INJ4 Fuel injector circuit malfunction - #4
P0301 MIS
—1 Cylinder 1 misfire detected
210 P0302 MIS
—2 Cylinder 2 misfire detected
P0303 MIS
—3 Cylinder 3 misfire detected
P0304 MIS
—4 Cylinder 4 misfire detected
P0325 KNOCK Knock sensor circuit malfunction 217
P0335 CRANK Crankshaft position sensor circuit malfunction 221
P0340 CAM Camshaft position sensor circuit malfunction 225
P0400 EGR Exhaust gas recirculation flow malfunction 229
P0403 EGRSOL Exhaust gas recirculation circuit malfunction 235
P0420 CAT Catalyst system efficiency below threshold 240
P0441 CPC
—F Evaporative emission control system incorrect purge flow 244
P0443 CPC Evaporative emission control system purge control valve circuit malfunction 248
P0500 VSP Vehicle speed sensor malfunction 253
P0505 ISC Idle control system malfunction 256
P0506 ISC
—L Idle control system RPM lower than expected 262
P0507 ISC
—H Idle control system RPM higher than expected 264
P0600—Serial communication link malfunction 266
P0601 RAM Internal control module memory check sum error 268
P0703 BRK Brake switch input malfunction 271
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OBD0689A
2CHECK INPUT SIGNAL FOR ECM. (USING
VOLTAGE METER AND SUBARU SELECT
MONITOR.)
Measure voltage between ECM and body while engine is
idling.
: Connector & terminal
(B84) No. 26—Body/0.3 V, or less
: Go to step 3.
: Go to next.
G2M0527
: Is the voltage more than 0.3 V while shaking
harness and connector of ECM and monitor-
ing the value with Subaru select monitor?
: Repair poor contact in ECM connector.
: Replace ECM with a new one.
B2M0623A
3CHECK POWER SUPPLY TO MASS AIR
FLOW SENSOR.
1) Turn ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect connector from mass air flow sensor.
3) Turn ignition switch to ON.
4) Measure voltage between mass air flow sensor connec-
tor and body.
: Connector & terminal
(B3) No. 1—Body/10 V, or more
: Go to step 4.
: Repair open circuit of harness between main relay
connector and mass air flow sensor connector.
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1
CHECK TRANSMISSION TYPE.
Refer to the flow chart on page 145.
OBD0145A
OBD0620
OBD0641
2CONNECT SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OR
THE OBD-II GENERAL SCAN TOOL, AND
READ DATA.
1) Turn ignition switch to OFF.
2) Connect Subaru Select Monitor or the OBD-II general
scan tool to data link connector.
3) Turn ignition switch to ON and Subaru Select Monitor or
the OBD-II general scan tool switch to ON.
4) Start engine.
5) Read the data on Subaru Select Monitor or the OBD-II
general scan tool.

Subaru Select Monitor
Designate mode using function key.
Function mode: F24 or F49

F24: Display shows voltage signal value sent from pres-
sure sensor.

F49: Display shows pressure signal value sent from
pressure sensor.
: Less than 0.2 V or 0 kPa
: Go to step 3.
: Go to next.
: More than 4.9 V or 140 kPa
: Go to step 5.
: Repair the harness and connector between pres-
sure sensor and ECM.
HINT:
1Open or short circuit of harness between pres-
sure sensor and ECM.

2Poor contact of pressure sensor connector and
ECM connector.

OBD-II general scan tool
For detailed operation procedures, refer to the OBD-II Gen-
eral Scan Tool Instruction Manual.
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WIRING DIAGRAM:

RHD model
B2M0449
1
CHECK TRANSMISSION TYPE.
Refer to the flow chart on page 151.
2
CHECK DTC P0105 OR P1102 ON DISPLAY.
Refer to the flow chart on page 151.
OBD0145A
3
CHECK DATA FOR CONTROL.
1) Turn ignition switch to OFF.
2) Connect Subaru Select Monitor or the OBD-II general
scan tool to data link connector.
3) Turn ignition switch ON and Subaru Select Monitor or
the OBD-II general scan tool switch ON.
4) Start engine.
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OBD0145A
1CONNECT SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OR
THE OBD-II GENERAL SCAN TOOL, AND
READ DATA.
1) Turn ignition switch to OFF.
2) Connect Subaru Select Monitor or the OBD-II general
scan tool to data link connector.
3) Turn ignition switch to ON and Subaru Select Monitor or
OBD-II general scan tool switch to ON.
4) Start engine.
OBD0176
OBD0177
5) Read data on Subaru Select Monitor or OBD-II general
scan tool.

Subaru Select Monitor
Designate mode using function key.
Function mode: F05 or F06

F05: Water temperature is indicated in“°F”.

F06: Water temperature is indicated in“°C”.
:
Is the value greater than 300°F with func-
tion mode F05?

Is the value greater than 150°C with func-
tion mode F06?
: Go to step 2.
: Go to next.
:
Is the value less than 40°F with function
mode F05?

Is the value less than 40°C with function
mode F06?
: Go to step 3.
: Repair poor contact in connectors or harness.

Engine coolant temperature sensor connector

ECM connector

Coupling connector (B21)

OBD-II general scan tool
For detailed operation procedures, refer to the OBD-II Gen-
eral Scan Tool Instruction Manual.
OBD0618A
2
CHECK HARNESS.
1) Turn ignition switch to OFF.
2) Remove idle air control solenoid valve by-pass air hose.
3) Disconnect connector from engine coolant temperature
sensor.
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OBD0618A
3
CHECK HARNESS.
1) Turn ignition switch to OFF.
2) Remove idle air control solenoid valve by-pass air hose.
3) Disconnect connector from engine coolant temperature
sensor.
4) Turn ignition switch to ON.
OBD0696A
5) Measure voltage between engine coolant temperature
sensor and body.
: Connector & terminal
(E8) No. 1—Body/4 V, or more
: Repair open circuit of harness or poor contact in
ECM and engine coolant temperature sensor con-
nector.
: Go to the next step.
6) Turn ignition switch to OFF.
OBD0697A
7) Measure resistance of harness between engine coolant
temperature sensor connector and body.
: Connector & terminal
(E8) No. 2—Body/10Ω, or less
: Repair open circuit of harness or poor contact in
ECM and engine coolant temperature sensor con-
nector.
: Replace engine coolant temperature sensor.
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OBD0145A
1CONNECT SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OR
THE OBD-II GENERAL SCAN TOOL, AND
READ DATA.
1) Turn ignition switch to OFF.
2) Connect Subaru Select Monitor or the OBD-II general
scan tool to data link connector.
3) Turn ignition switch to ON and Subaru Select Monitor or
OBD-II general scan tool switch to ON.
4) Start engine.
OBD0185
5) Read data on Subaru Select Monitor or OBD-II general
scan tool.

Subaru Select Monitor
Designate mode using function key.
Function mode: F10

F10: Throttle position sensor output signal is indicated.
: Is the voltage less than 0.1 V?
: Go to step 2.
: Go to next.
: Is the voltage more than 4.9 V?
: Go to step 4.
: Even if MIL lights up, the circuit has returned to a
normal condition at this time. A temporary poor
contact of the connector may be the cause. Check
and repair the following connectors.

Throttle position sensor connector.

ECM connector

Coupling connector (B21)

OBD-II general scan tool
For detailed operation procedures, refer to the OBD-II Gen-
eral Scan Tool Instruction Manual.
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1.Check DTC P0115 on display.
No
Ye s

Inspect DTC P0115 using“11. Diagnostics Chart
with Trouble Code [T1100]”.

In this case, it is unnecessary to inspect DTC
P0125.
Replace engine coolant temperature sensor.
CAUTION:
After repair or replacement of faulty parts, conduct
CLEAR MEMORY and INSPECTION MODES. [T3D0] and [T3E0].>
WIRING DIAGRAM:
OBD0174

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WIRING DIAGRAM:

RHD model
B2M0450
1CHECK FOR OTHER CAUSES AFFECTING
EXHAUST GAS.
: Is CO % more than 2 % after engine warm-
up?
: Check fuel system.
NOTE:
Check for use of improper fuel.
Check if engine oil or coolant level is extremely low.
: Go to step 2.
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OBD0145A
2
CHECK FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR DATA.
1) Turn ignition switch to OFF.
2) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor or the OBD-II gen-
eral scan tool to data link connector.
3) Start engine and Turn the Subaru Select Monitor and
the OBD-II general scan tool switch to ON.
4) Warm-up the engine until coolant temperature is above
70°C (160°F) and keep the engine speed at 2,000 rpm to
3,000 rpm for one minute.
5) Read data on Subaru Select Monitor or the OBD-II gen-
eral scan tool.
OBD0206
OBD0207

Subaru Select Monitor
Designate mode using function key.
Function mode: F14 or F15

F14: Front oxygen sensor max. output signal is indi-
cated.

F15: Front oxygen sensor min. output signal is indi-
cated.
: Is the difference of voltage between F14 and
F15 0.1 V, or less?
: Go to step 3.
: Replace front oxygen sensor.

OBD-II general scan tool
For detailed operation procedures, refer to the OBD-II Gen-
eral Scan Tool Instruction Manual.
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