1996 SUBARU LEGACY check engine

OBD0710C
10O4CHECK POWER SUPPLY TO REAR OXY-
GEN SENSOR.
1) Turn ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect connector from rear oxygen sensor.
3) Turn ignition switch to ON.
4) Measure voltage between rear oxygen sensor connec-
tor and engine ground or chassis ground.
: Connector & terminal

2200 cc California model
(B19) No. 2 (+)—Engine ground ():

Except 2200 cc California model
(T6) No. 2 (+)—Chassis ground ():
Is the voltage more than 10 V?
: Go to step10O5.
: Repair power supply line.
NOTE:
In this case, repair the following:

Open circuit in harness between main relay and rear
oxygen sensor connector

Poor contact in rear oxygen sensor connector

Poor contact in rear oxygen sensor connecting harness
connector (Except 2200 cc California model)
OBD0706
10O5
CHECK REAR OXYGEN SENSOR.
1) Turn ignition switch to OFF.
2) Measure resistance between rear oxygen sensor con-
nector terminals.
: Terminals
No. 1—No. 2:
Is the resistance less than 30Ω?
: Repair harness and connector.
NOTE:
In this case, repair the following:

Open circuit in harness between rear oxygen sensor and
ECM connector

Poor contact in rear oxygen sensor connector

Poor contact in ECM connector

Poor contact in rear oxygen sensor connecting harness
connector
: Replace rear oxygen sensor.
184
2-7ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS II SYSTEM
10. Diagnostics Chart with Trouble Code

OBD0240
P: DTC P0170
—FUEL TRIM MALFUNCTION (FUEL)—
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:

Two consecutive trips with fault
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:

Erroneous idling

Engine stalls.

Poor driving performance
10P1Check exhaust system.
10P2Check air intake system.
10P3Check fuel pressure.
10P4Check engine coolant temperature sensor.

10P5Check mass air flow sensor.
CAUTION:
After repair or replacement of faulty parts, conduct
CLEAR MEMORY and INSPECTION MODE.





185
2-7ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS II SYSTEM
10. Diagnostics Chart with Trouble Code

10P1
CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM.
: Are there holes or loose bolts on exhaust
system?
: Repair exhaust system.
: Go to step10P2.
10P2
CHECK AIR INTAKE SYSTEM.
: Are there holes, loose bolts or disconnec-
tion of hose on air intake system?
: Repair air intake system.
: Go to step10P3.
G2M0340
10P3
CHECK FUEL PRESSURE.
1) Release fuel pressure.
(1) Remove fuel pump access hole lid located on the
right rear of trunk compartment floor (Sedan) or lug-
gage compartment floor (Wagon).
B2M0047
(2) Disconnect connector from fuel tank.
(3) Start the engine, and run it until it stalls.
(4) After stopping the engine, crank the engine for 5 to
7 seconds to reduce fuel pressure.
(5) Turn ignition switch to OFF.
B2M0047
2) Connect connector to fuel tank.
186
2-7ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS II SYSTEM
10. Diagnostics Chart with Trouble Code

OBD0711
3) Disconnect fuel delivery hose from fuel filter, and con-
nect fuel pressure gauge.
G2M0348
4) Start the engine and idle while gear position is neutral.
5) Measure fuel pressure while disconnecting pressure
regulator vacuum hose from intake manifold.
: Is fuel pressure between 226 and 275 kPa
(2.3—2.8 kg/cm2,33—40 psi)?
: Go to next step 6).
: Repair the following items.
Fuel pressure too high
Clogged fuel return line or bent
hose
Fuel pressure too low
Improper fuel pump discharge

Clogged fuel supply line
6) After connecting pressure regulator vacuum hose, mea-
sure fuel pressure.
: Is fuel pressure between 157 and 206 kPa
(1.6—2.1 kg/cm2,23—30 psi)?
: Go to step10P4.
: Repair the following items.
Fuel pressure too high
Faulty pressure regulator

Clogged fuel return line or bent
hose
Fuel pressure too low
Faulty pressure regulator

Improper fuel pump discharge

Clogged fuel supply line
WARNING:
Before removing fuel pressure gauge, release fuel
pressure.
NOTE:

If fuel pressure does not increase, squeeze fuel return
hose 2 to 3 times, then measure fuel pressure again.

If out of specification as measured at step 6), check or
replace pressure regulator and pressure regulator vacuum
hose.
187
2-7ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS II SYSTEM
10. Diagnostics Chart with Trouble Code

OBD0145A
10P4CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERA-
TURE SENSOR.

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 the engine and warm-up completely.
B2M0479
4) Read data on Subaru Select Monitor or the OBD-II gen-
eral scan tool.

Subaru Select Monitor
Designate mode using function key.
Function mode: F04

F04: Water temperature is indicated in“°C”and“°F”.
: Is temperature greater than 60°Cor140°Fin
function mode F04?
: Go to step10P5.
: Replace engine coolant temperature sensor.

OBD-II general scan tool
For detailed operation procedures, refer to the OBD-II Gen-
eral Scan Tool Instruction Manual.
188
2-7ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS II SYSTEM
10. Diagnostics Chart with Trouble Code

OBD0145A
10P5
CHECK MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR.
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 the engine and warm-up engine until coolant tem-
perature is greater than 60°C (140°F).
4) Place the selector lever in“N”or“P”position.
5) Turn A/C switch to OFF.
6) Turn all accessory switches to OFF.
B2M0481
7) Read data on Subaru Select Monitor or OBD-II general
scan tool.

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

F06: Mass air flow and voltage input from mass air flow
sensor are shown on display.
: Is the voltage in function mode F06 within
the specifications shown in the following
table?
Model Engine speed Specified value
2200 ccIdling 1.7—3.3 (g/sec)
2,500 rpm 7.1—14.2 (g/sec)
2500 ccIdling 2.2—4.2 (g/sec)
2,500 rpm 8.6—14.5 (g/sec)
: Contact with SOA service.
NOTE:
Inspection by DTM is required, because probable cause is
deterioration of multiple parts.
: Replace mass air flow sensor.

OBD-II general scan tool
For detailed operation procedures, refer to the OBD-II Gen-
eral Scan Tool Instruction Manual.
189
2-7ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS II SYSTEM
10. Diagnostics Chart with Trouble Code

: Is there poor contact in ECM connector?
: Repair poor contact in ECM connector.
: Replace ECM.
OBD0713A
10V3CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN FUEL
INJECTOR AND ECM CONNECTOR.
1) Turn ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect connector from fuel injector on faulty cylin-
ders.
3) Measure resistance between ECM connector and
engine ground on faulty cylinders.
: Connector & terminal
#1 (E5) No. 1—Engine ground:
#2 (E16) No. 1—Engine ground:
#3 (E6) No. 1—Engine ground:
#4 (E17) No. 1—Engine ground:
Is the resistance less than 10Ω?
: Repair short circuit in harness between fuel injec-
tor and ECM connector.
: Go to next step 4).
B2M0557A
4) Measure resistance of harness connector between
ECM connector and fuel injector on faulty cylinders.
: Connector & terminal
#1 (B84) No. 96—(E5) No. 1:
#2 (B84) No. 70—(E16) No. 1:
#3 (B84) No. 44—(E6) No. 1:
#4 (B84) No. 16—(E17) No. 1:
Is the resistance less than 1Ω?
: Go to step10V4.
: Repair open circuit in harness between ECM and
fuel injector connector.
201
2-7ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS II SYSTEM
10. Diagnostics Chart with Trouble Code

G2M0464
10V4
CHECK FUEL INJECTOR.
Measure resistance between fuel injector terminals on
faulty cylinder.
: Terminals
No. 1—No. 2:
Is the resistance between 5 and 20Ω?
: Replace faulty fuel injector.
: Go to step10V5.
OBD0715A
10V5
CHECK POWER SUPPLY LINE.
1) Turn ignition switch to ON.
2) Measure voltage between fuel injector and engine
ground on faulty cylinders.
: Connector & terminal
#1 (E5) No. 2 (+)—Engine ground ():
#2 (E16) No. 2 (+)—Engine ground ():
#3 (E6) No. 2 (+)—Engine ground ():
#4 (E17) No. 2 (+)—Engine ground ():
Is the voltage more than 10 V?
: Repair poor contact in all connectors in fuel injec-
tor circuit.
: Repair harness and connector.
NOTE:
In this case, repair the following:

Open circuit in harness between main relay and fuel
injector connector on faulty cylinders

Poor contact in main relay connector

Poor contact in fuel injector connector on faulty cylinders
202
2-7ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS II SYSTEM
10. Diagnostics Chart with Trouble Code