2004 SUBARU FORESTER coolant temperature

EN(H4DOTC 2.5)-94
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
K: DTC P0117 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE CIRCUIT LOW INPUT
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
Immediately at fault recognition
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
 Hard to start
 Erroneous idling
 Poor driving performance
CAUTION:
After repair or replacement of faulty parts, conduct Clear Memory Mode OPERATION, Clear Memory Mode.> and Inspection Mode Inspection Mode.>.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
EN-02363
B122
B136 ECM
35 14
E82
1
1 2
17
18
E8
12
3
B136
12
5678
13 14 15 16910 11 12
34
17 18 19 20
B22
B22E3
B122
56
782 1
94 310
24 22 23 2511 12 13
1415
26 27
2816
17 18 19 20 21
33 34 29
32 30
31 35
ENGINE
COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
12345678

EN(H4DOTC 2.5)-95
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK CURRENT DATA.
1) Start the engine.
2) Read the data of engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor signal using Subaru Select Monitor
or the OBD-II general scan tool.
N
OTE:
 Subaru Select Monitor
For detailed operation procedure, refer to
“READ CURRENT DATA SHOWN ON DIS-
PLAY FOR ENGINE”. 2.5)-27, Subaru Select Monitor.>
 OBD-II general scan tool
For detailed operation procedures, refer to the
OBD-II General Scan Tool Operation Manual.Is engine coolant temperature
more than 120°C (248°F)?Go to step 2.Repair the poor
contact.
N
OTE:
In this case repair
the following:
 Poor contact in
engine coolant
temperature sen-
sor
 Poor contact in
ECM
 Poor contact in
coupling connector
 Poor contact in
joint connector
2 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ENGINE
COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND
ECM CONNECTOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the connectors from the engine
coolant temperature sensor.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4) Read the data of engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor signal using Subaru Select Monitor
or the OBD-II general scan tool.
NOTE:
 Subaru Select Monitor
For detailed operation procedure, refer to
“READ CURRENT DATA SHOWN ON DIS-
PLAY FOR ENGINE”. 2.5)-27, Subaru Select Monitor.>
 OBD-II general scan tool
For detailed operation procedures, refer to the
OBD-II General Scan Tool Operation Manual.Is the temperature more than
−40°C (−40°F)?Replace the engine
coolant tempera-
ture sensor. to FU(H4DOTC
2.5)-26, Engine
Coolant Tempera-
ture Sensor.>Repair ground short
circuit in harness
between engine
coolant tempera-
ture sensor and
ECM connector.

EN(H4DOTC 2.5)-96
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
L: DTC P0118 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
Immediately at fault recognition
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
 Hard to start
 Erroneous idling
 Poor driving performance
CAUTION:
After repair or replacement of faulty parts, conduct Clear Memory Mode OPERATION, Clear Memory Mode.> and Inspection Mode Inspection Mode.>.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
EN-02363
B122
B136 ECM
35 14
E82
1
1 2
17
18
E8
12
3
B136
12
5678
13 14 15 16910 11 12
34
17 18 19 20
B22
B22E3
B122
56
782 1
94 310
24 22 23 2511 12 13
1415
26 27
2816
17 18 19 20 21
33 34 29
32 30
31 35
ENGINE
COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
12345678

EN(H4DOTC 2.5)-97
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK CURRENT DATA.
1) Start the engine.
2) Read the data of engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor signal using Subaru Select Monitor
or the OBD-II general scan tool.
N
OTE:
 Subaru Select Monitor
For detailed operation procedure, refer to
“READ CURRENT DATA SHOWN ON DIS-
PLAY FOR ENGINE”. 2.5)-27, Subaru Select Monitor.>
 OBD-II general scan tool
For detailed operation procedures, refer to the
OBD-II General Scan Tool Operation Manual.Is the value less than −40°C
(−40°F)?Go to step 2.Repair the poor
contact.
N
OTE:
In this case repair
the following:
 Poor contact in
engine coolant tem-
perature sensor
 Poor contact in
ECM
 Poor contact in
coupling connector
 Poor contact in
joint connector
2 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ENGINE
COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND
ECM CONNECTOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the connectors from the engine
coolant temperature sensor.
3) Measure the voltage between engine cool-
ant temperature sensor connector and engine
ground.
Connector & terminal
(E8) No. 2 (+) — Engine ground (
−):Is the voltage more than 10 V? Repair battery
short circuit in har-
ness between ECM
and engine coolant
temperature sen-
sor connector.Go to step 3.
3 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ENGINE
COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND
ECM CONNECTOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2) Measure the voltage between engine cool-
ant temperature sensor connector and engine
ground.
Connector & terminal
(E8) No. 2 (+) — Engine ground (
−):Is the voltage more than 10 V? Repair battery
short circuit in har-
ness between
ECM and engine
coolant tempera-
ture sensor con-
nector.Go to step 4.
4 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ENGINE
COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND
ECM CONNECTOR.
Measure the voltage between engine coolant
temperature sensor connector and engine
ground.
Connector & terminal
(E8) No. 2 (+) — Engine ground (
−):Is the voltage more than 4 V? Go to step 5.Repair the har-
ness and connec-
tor.
N
OTE:
In this case repair
the following:
 Open circuit in
harness between
ECM and engine
coolant tempera-
ture sensor con-
nector
 Poor contact in
engine coolant
temperature sen-
sor connector
 Poor contact in
ECM connector.
 Poor contact in
coupling connector
 Poor contact in
joint connector

EN(H4DOTC 2.5)-98
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
5 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ENGINE
COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND
ECM CONNECTOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Measure the resistance of harness
between engine coolant temperature sensor
connector and engine ground.
Connector & terminal
(E8) No. 1 — Engine ground:Is the resistance less than 5 Ω? Replace the
engine coolant
temperature sen-
sor. FU(H4DOTC 2.5)-
26, Engine Cool-
ant Temperature
Sensor.>Repair the harness
and connector.
N
OTE:
In this case repair
the following:
 Open circuit in
harness between
ECM and engine
coolant tempera-
ture sensor con-
nector
 Poor contact in
engine coolant
temperature sen-
sor connector
 Poor contact in
ECM connector.
 Poor contact in
coupling connector
 Poor contact in
joint connector Step Check Yes No

EN(H4DOTC 2.5)-112
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
2 CHECK REAR OXYGEN SENSOR DATA.
1) Warm-up the engine until engine coolant
temperature is above 70°C (158°F), and keep
the engine speed at 2,000 rpm to 3,000 rpm for
two minutes.
2) Read the data of rear oxygen (A/F) sensor
signal using Subaru Select Monitor or OBD-II
general scan tool.
N
OTE:
 Subaru Select Monitor
For detailed operation procedure, refer to
“READ CURRENT DATA SHOWN ON DIS-
PLAY FOR ENGINE”. 2.5)-27, Subaru Select Monitor.>
 OBD-II general scan tool
For detailed operation procedures, refer to the
OBD-II General Scan Tool Operation Manual.Does the value fluctuate? Go to step 6.Go to step 3.
3 CHECK REAR OXYGEN SENSOR DATA.
Read the data of rear oxygen (A/F) sensor sig-
nal using Subaru Select Monitor or OBD-II
general scan tool.Is the voltage 0.2 — 0.4 V? Go to step 4.Replace the rear
oxygen sensor.
FU(H4DOTC 2.5)-
38, Rear Oxygen
Sensor.>
4 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND
REAR OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the connector from ECM and
rear oxygen sensor.
3) Measure the resistance in harness between
ECM and rear oxygen sensor connector.
Connector & terminal
(B137) No. 25 — (T6) No. 4:Is the resistance more than 3
Ω?Repair open circuit
in harness between
ECM and rear oxy-
gen sensor connec-
tor.Go to step 5.
5 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN REAR OXY-
GEN SENSOR AND ECM CONNECTOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the connector from rear oxygen
sensor.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4) Measure the voltage between rear oxygen
sensor harness connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(T6) No. 4 (+) — Chassis ground (
−):Is the voltage more than 0.2 V? Replace the rear
oxygen sensor.
FU(H4DOTC 2.5)-
38, Rear Oxygen
Sensor.>Repair the har-
ness and connec-
tor.
NOTE:
In this case repair
the following:
 Open circuit in
harness between
rear oxygen sen-
sor and ECM con-
nector
 Poor contact in
rear oxygen sen-
sor connector
 Poor contact in
ECM connector
6 CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Check exhaust system parts.
N
OTE:
Check the following items:
 Loose part of exhaust system and incom-
plete installation
 Damage (crack, hole etc.) of parts
 Looseness and ill fitting of parts between front
oxygen (A/F) sensor and rear oxygen sensorIs there a fault in exhaust sys-
tem?Repair or replace
the faulty par t.Replace the rear
oxygen sensor.
FU(H4DOTC 2.5)-
38, Rear Oxygen
Sensor.> Step Check Yes No

EN(H4DOTC 2.5)-114
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
2 CHECK REAR OXYGEN SENSOR DATA.
1) Warm-up the engine until engine coolant
temperature is above 70°C (158°F), and keep
the engine speed at 2,000 rpm to 3,000 rpm for
two minutes.
2) Read the data of rear oxygen (A/F) sensor
signal using Subaru Select Monitor or OBD-II
general scan tool.
N
OTE:
 Subaru Select Monitor
For detailed operation procedure, refer to
“READ CURRENT DATA SHOWN ON DIS-
PLAY FOR ENGINE”. 2.5)-27, Subaru Select Monitor.>
 OBD-II general scan tool
For detailed operation procedures, refer to the
OBD-II General Scan Tool Operation Manual.Does the value fluctuate? Go to step 6.Go to step 3.
3 CHECK REAR OXYGEN SENSOR DATA.
Read the data of rear oxygen (A/F) sensor sig-
nal using Subaru Select Monitor or OBD-II
general scan tool.Is the voltage 0.2 — 0.4 V? Go to step 4.Replace the rear
oxygen sensor.
FU(H4DOTC 2.5)-
38, Rear Oxygen
Sensor.>
4 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND
REAR OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the connector from ECM and
rear oxygen sensor.
3) Measure the resistance in harness between
ECM and rear oxygen sensor connector.
Connector & terminal
(B137) No. 25 — (T6) No. 4:Is the resistance more than 3
Ω?Repair open circuit
in harness between
ECM and rear oxy-
gen sensor connec-
tor.Go to step 5.
5 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN REAR OXY-
GEN SENSOR AND ECM CONNECTOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the connector from rear oxygen
sensor.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4) Measure the voltage between rear oxygen
sensor harness connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(T6) No. 4 (+) — Chassis ground (
−):Is the voltage more than 0.2 V? Replace the rear
oxygen sensor.
FU(H4DOTC 2.5)-
38, Rear Oxygen
Sensor.>Repair the harness
and connector.
N
OTE:
In this case repair
the following:
 Open circuit in
harness between
rear oxygen sen-
sor and ECM con-
nector
 Poor contact in
rear oxygen sen-
sor connector
 Poor contact in
ECM connector
6 CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Check exhaust system parts.
N
OTE:
Check the following items:
 Loose part of exhaust system and incom-
plete installation
 Damage (crack, hole etc.) of parts
 Looseness and ill fitting of parts between
front oxygen (A/F) sensor and rear oxygen
sensorIs there a fault in exhaust sys-
tem?Repair or replace
the faulty par t.Replace the rear
oxygen sensor.
FU(H4DOTC 2.5)-
38, Rear Oxygen
Sensor.> Step Check Yes No

EN(H4DOTC 2.5)-116
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
4 CHECK FUEL PRESSURE.
After connecting the pressure regulator vac-
uum hose, measure fuel pressure.
Warning:
Release fuel pressure before removing the
fuel pressure gauge.
N
OTE:
 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 this
step, check or replace pressure regulator and
pressure regulator vacuum hose.Is measured value 206 — 235
kPa (2.1 — 2.4 kg/cm
2, 30 —
34 psi)?Go to step 5.Repair the follow-
ing items.
Fuel pressure is
too high:
 Faulty pres-
sure regulator
 Clogged fuel
return line or
bent hose
Fuel pressure is
too low:
 Faulty pres-
sure regulator
 Improper fuel
pump discharge
 Clogged fuel
supply line
5 CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
SENSOR.
1) Start the engine and warm-up completely.
2) Read the data of engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor signal using Subaru Select Monitor
or the OBD-II general scan tool.
NOTE:
 Subaru Select Monitor
For detailed operation procedure, refer to
“READ CURRENT DATA SHOWN ON DIS-
PLAY FOR ENGINE”. 2.5)-27, Subaru Select Monitor.>
 OBD-II general scan tool
For detailed operation procedures, refer to the
OBD-II General Scan Tool Operation Manual.Is engine coolant temperature
more than 60°C (140°F)?Go to step 6.Replace the
engine coolant
temperature sen-
sor. FU(H4DOTC 2.5)-
26, Engine Cool-
ant Temperature
Sensor.>
6 CHECK MASS AIR FLOW AND INTAKE AIR
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1) Start and warm-up the engine until engine
coolant temperature is greater than 60°C
(140°F).
2) Place the shift lever in neutral position.
3) Turn the A/C switch to OFF.
4) Turn all accessory switches to OFF.
5) Read the data of mass air flow and intake
air temperature sensor signal using Subaru
Select Monitor or the OBD-II general scan tool.
N
OTE:
 Subaru Select Monitor
For detailed operation procedure, refer to
“READ CURRENT DATA SHOWN ON DIS-
PLAY FOR ENGINE”. 2.5)-27, Subaru Select Monitor.>
 OBD-II general scan tool
For detailed operation procedures, refer to the
OBD-II General Scan Tool Operation Manual.Is the measured value within
the following?
Ignition ON: 73.3 — 106.6 kPa
(550 — 800 mmHg, 21.65 —
31.50 inHg) Idling: 24.0 — 41.3
kPa (180 — 310 mmHg, 7.09
— 12.20 inHg)Go to step 7.Replace the mass
air flow and intake
air temperature
sensor. FU(H4DOTC 2.5)-
30, Mass Air Flow
and Intake Air
Temperature Sen-
sor.> Step Check Yes No