Diagnostic procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the battery negative terminal, and reconnect after at least 10 seconds have passed.
- Idle the engine until engine coolant temperature is 80°C (176°F).
- Stop the engine to decrease the engine coolant temperature down to 40°C (104°F) or less.NOTE: Do not let engine coolant temperature drop to 5°C (41 °F) or less.
- Idle the engine until engine coolant temperature is 80°C (176°F).
- Stop the engine to decrease the engine coolant temperature down to 40°C (104°F) or less.NOTE: Do not let engine coolant temperature drop to 5°C (41 °F) or less.
- Idle the engine.