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Posted by Skip; from Ultimate Subaru Message Board Subject: codes

Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1999 03:47:55 -0600

From: codes.autoresponder@portability.net

To: neper@westol.com

 

Subaru Trouble Codes

 

--- CODE RETRIEVAL --

 

There are self diagnostic connectors on all models which, when

connected together with the key in the ON position (engine off) flash

diagnostic codes through the LED light on the Oxygen Monitor on the

ECU. The connectors are under the steering wheel, to the left of the

Oxygen Monitor on most models. On Carbureted and Single-Point Fuel

Injected 1989 Models, the test connectors are located on the engine side

of the firewall, on the driver's side. Impreza models have the ECU and

test connectors located behind the right side of the dash instead of the

left. On SVX models the connectors are located behind the driver's

kick panel.

 

There are four test modes. With NEITHER test connector connected, and the key in the ON (engine off) position, the light will display codes

that relate to starting and driving. With ONLY the "Read Memory"

connector connected, historic codes will be displayed. With ONLY the

"Test Mode" connector connected, a dealership technician can perform

dynamic tests. The last mode is for clearing codes (see below).

 

The codes are displayed as pulses of the LED mounted on the module.

The long pulses (1.2 Seconds) indicate tens and the short pulses (.2

seconds) indicate ones. Pulses are separated by .3-Second pauses, and

multiple codes are separated by 1.8-Second pauses. (See Example Below)

(Note: On 1989 Multi-Point Fuel Injected Models, the Oxygen Sensor

Monitor Light and ECU are mounted under the rear seat package shelf, and

are accessible only from the trunk.)

 

On 1990 Models, the trouble codes on the Justy are viewed on the Oxygen Monitor Light Only, while on other models, the codes can be viewed on

either the Oxygen Sensor Monitor or the Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(Check Engine Light) on the dash.

 

1995 Impreza and Legacy Models have OBD-II Diagnostics Systems. The

OBD-II codes can be extracted and cleared with either a Subaru Factory

Tool, called the "Subaru Select Monitor) or with a universal OBD-II scan

tool. Although an expensive scan tool is required to retrieve these

new, five-character diagnostic codes, the basic codes can still be

obtained using the flashing MIL.

 

--- CLEARING CODES ---

 

Codes will clear only when the faulty system or circuit is repaired.

After making the repairs, codes can be cleared by connecting TWO pairs

of connectors, the "Self-Diagnostic" connectors, and the "Read Memory"

connectors that are usually located right next to the diagnostic

connectors. To begin, start with a warmed up engine, turn the engine

off, connect both pairs of connectors, then start the engine. This

should clear the codes. If this fails to clear the codes, consult an

Authorized Subaru Technician.

 

--- CODE EXAMPLE, SINGLE CODE ---

 

1.2 second pulse (10)

.3 second pause

1.2 second pulse (10....for a total of 20)

.3 second pause

.2 second pulse (1.....for a total of 21)

.3 second pause

.2 second pulse (1.....for a total of 22)

.3 second pause

.2 second pulse (1.....for a total of 23)

 

(Code 23 -- Oxygen Sensor)

 

--- CODE EXAMPLE, MULTIPLE CODE ---

 

1.2 second pulse (10)

.3 second pause

1.2 second pulse (10....for a total of 20)

.3 second pause

.2 second pulse (1.....for a total of 21)

.3 second pause

.2 second pulse (1.....for a total of 22)

.3 second pause

.2 second pulse (1.....for a total of 23)

1.8 second pause (this means NEW code)

1.2 second pulse (10)

.3 second pause

.2 second pulse (1.....for a total of 11)

.3 second pause

.2 second pulse (1.....for a total of 12)

 

(Codes 23 and 12, Oxygen Sensor and Starter Circuit)

 

The simplest way for an inexperienced mechanic to retrieve codes is to write the codes down in a sort of Morse Code (dots and dashes), and

start a new line when you get a 1.8 Second pause (for NEW code), and

then add the actual numbers up after code retrieval is completed.

 

--- CODE EXPLANATIONS ---

 

-- 1983 Carbureted Models --

 

CODE PROBABLE CAUSE

11,12,21,22 Ignition Pulse System

14,24,41,42 Vacuum Switches Stay On

15,51,52 Solenoid Valve Stays On or Off

23 Oxygen Sensor or Circuit

32 Coolant Temperature Sensor or Circuit

33 Main System in Feedback

34,43 Choke Power Stays On or Off

42 Clutch Switch or Circuit

 

-- 1984 Through 1988 Carbureted Models --

 

CODE PROBABLE CAUSE

11 Ignition Pulse System

22 Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) or Circuit

23 Oxygen Sensor

24 Coolant Temperature Sensor or Circuit

25 Coolant Temperature Sensor (1984 Models)

25 Manifold Vacuum Sensor or Circuit (1985-1988 Models)

32 Duty Solenoid Valve or Circuit

33 Main System in Feedback

34 Back Up System

42 Clutch Switch or Circuit

52 Solenoid Valve Control System

53 Fuel Pump or Circuit

54 Choke Control System

55 Upshift Control

62 EGR Solenoid Valve Control

63 Canister Solenoid Valve or Circuit

64 Vacuum Line Control Valve or Circuit

65 Float Chamber Vent COntrol Valve or Circuit

71 Ignition Pulse System

73 Ignition Pulse System

74 Ignition Pulse System

 

-- For 1984 through 1986 Fuel Injected Models --

 

CODE PROBABLE CAUSE

11 Ignition Pulse

12 Starter Switch Off

13 Starter Switch On

14 Airflow Meter or Circuit

15 Atmospheric Pressure Switch - Fixed Value

16 Crank Angle Sensor or Circuit

17 Starter Switch or Circuit

21 Seized Air Flow Meter Flap

22 Pressure or Vacuum Switches - Fixed Value

23 Idle Switch - Fixed Value

24 Wide Open Throttle Switch - Fixed Value

25 Throttle Sensor Idle Switch or Circuit

31 Speed Sensor or Circuit

32 Oxygen Sensor or Circuit

33 Coolant Sensor or Circuit

34 Abnormal Aspirated Air Thermosensor (In Airflow Meter)

35 Air Flow Meter or EGR Solenoid Switch or Circuit

41 Atmosphere Pressure Sensor or Circuit

42 Fuel Injector - Fixed Value

43,55 KDLH Control System

46 Neutral or Parking Switch or Circuit

47 Fuel Injector

53 Fuel Pump or Circuit

57 Canister Control System

58 Air Control System

62 EGR Control System

88 TBI Control Unit

 

-- 1987 Fuel Injected Models --

 

CODE PROBABLE CAUSE

11 Ignition Pulse/Crank Angle Sensor

12 Starter Switch or Circuit

13 Crank Angle Sensor or Circuit

14 Injectors 1 and 2

15 Injectors 3 and 4

21 Coolant Temperature Sensor or Circuit

22 Knock Sensor or Circuit

23 Air Flow Meter or Circuit

24 Air Control

31 Throttle Sensor or Circuit

32 Oxygen Sensor or Circuit

33 Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) or Circuit

34 EGR Solenoid Valve Stuck On or Off

35 Purge Control Solenoid or Circuit

41 Lean Fuel Mixture Indicated

42 Idle Switch or Circuit

45 Kick-Down (Detent) Relay or Circuit

51 Neutral Switch or Circuit

61 Parking Switch or Circuit

 

-- 1988 and Later Models With Single-Point Fuel Injection --

 

CODE PROBABLE CAUSE

11 Crank Angle Sensor or Circuit

12 Starter Switch or Circuit

13 Crank Angle Sensor or Circuit

14 Fuel Injector - Abnormal Output

21 Coolant Temperature Sensor or Circuit

23 Air Flow Meter or Circuit

24 Air Control Valve or Circuit

31 Throttle Sensor or Circuit

32 Oxygen Sensor or Circuit

33 Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) or Circuit

34 EGR Solenoid or Circuit

35 Purge Control Solenoid or Circuit

42 Idle Switch or Circuit

45 Kick-Down (Detent) Relay or Circuit

51 Neutral Switch Continuously in the On Position

55 EGR Temperature Sensor or Circuit

61 Parking Switch or Circuit

 

-- 1988 and Later Models with Multi-Point Fuel Injection --

 

CODE PROBABLE CAUSE

11 Crank Angle Sensor or Circuit

12 Starter Switch or Circuit

13 Cam Position Sensor or Circuit (TDC Sensor on Justy)

14 Fuel Injector No. 1 (Legacy, Impreza, Justy, SVX)

14 Fuel Injector No. 1 and 2 (XT, Loyale, GL, DL)

15 Fuel Injector No. 2 (Legacy, Impreza, Justy, SVX)

15 Fuel Injector No. 3 and 4 (Loyale, GL, DL)

15 Fuel Injector No. 5 and 6 (XT-6)

16 Fuel Injector No. 3 (Legacy, Impreza, Justy, SVX)

16 Fuel Injector No. 3 and 4 (XT)

17 Fuel Injector No. 4 (Legacy, Impreza, SVX)

17 Fuel injector No. 1 and 2 (XT-6)

18 Fuel Injector No. 5 (SVX)

19 Fuel Injector No. 6 (SVX)

21 Coolant Temperature Sensor or Circuit

22 Knock Sensor or Circuit (Right Side on SVX)

23 Air Flow Meter or Circuit (Exc. Justy)

23 Pressure Sensor (Justy)

24 Air Control Valve or Circuit (Exc. Justy)

24 Idle Speed Control Solenoid Valve (Justy)

25 Fuel injector No. 3 and 4 (XT-6)

26 Air Temperature Sensor (Justy)

28 Knock Sensor No. 2 (SVX, Left Side)

29 Crank Angle Sensor (SVX, No. 2)

31 Throttle Position Sensor or Circuit

32 Oxygen Sensor or Circuit (No. 1, Right Side, On SVX)

33 Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) or Circuit

34 EGR Solenoid or Circuit

35 Purge Control Solenoid or Circuit

36 Air Suction Solenoid Valve (Impreza)

36 Ignitor Circuit (Justy)

37 Oxygen Sensor (No. 2, Left Side, On SVX)

38 Engine Torque Control (SVX)

41 Air/Fuel Adaptive Control

42 Idle Switch or Circuit

43 Throttle Switch (Justy)

44 Wastegate Duty Solenoid (Turbo Models)

45 Pressure Sensor Duty Solenoid (Turbo Models)

45 Atmospheric Pressure Sensor or Circuit (Non- Turbo Models)

49 Airflow Sensor

51 Neutral Switch (Manual Transmission Models)

51 Inhibitor Switch (Automatic Transmission Models)

52 Parking Brake Switch (Exc. Justy)

52 Clutch Switch (Justy)

55 EGR Temperature Sensor or Circuit

56 EGR System

61 Parking Brake Switch (Loyale)

61 Fuel Tank Pressure Control Solenoid (Impreza)

62 Fuel Temperature Sensor (Impreza)

62 Electric Load Signal (Justy)

63 Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor (Impreza)

63 Blower Fan Switch (Justy)

65 Vacuum Pressure Sensor

 

John Wainwright

ASE Master Tech

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