Sensor Check Table
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.
NOTE:
When the sunload sensor check is performed indoors or in the shade, it could be diagnosed as having an open circuit. Always check the sunload sensor at a location exposed to direct sunlight.
- Without left/right independent air conditionerSENSOR CHECK CHART - WITHOUT LEFT/RIGHT INDEPENDENT AIR CONDITIONER
Airflow control dial position Fan speed control dial position Sensor No trouble Short circuit Open circuit When currently malfunctioning When having malfunctioned in the past AUTO AUTO In-vehicle sensor FRESH/RECIRC switch LED is turned off FRESH/RECIRC switch LED blinks (Illuminates for 0.2 sec. <==> turns off for 0.2 sec.) FRESH/RECIRC switch LED blinks (Illuminates for 1 sec. <==> turns off for 1 sec.) Rear window defogger switch LED is turned off Rear window defogger switch LED illuminates 1st Ambient sensor FRESH/RECIRC switch LED blinks (Illuminates for 0.2 sec. <==> turns off for 0.2 sec.) 2nd Evaporator sensor FRESH/RECIRC switch LED blinks (Illuminates for 0.2 sec. <==> turns off for 0.2 sec.) 3rd Engine coolant temperature sensor - 4th Sunload sensor FRESH/RECIRC switch LED blinks (Illuminates for 0.2 sec. <==> turns off for 0.2 sec.) 5th - 7th CAN communication - - With left/right independent air conditionerNOTE: If there are multiple defective sensors, display occurs two times.SENSOR CHECK CHART - WITH LEFT/RIGHT INDEPENDENT AIR CONDITIONER
Sensor No trouble Open circuit Short circuit When currently malfunctioning When having malfunctioned in the past In-vehicle sensor 20 210 215 AUTO is turned off AUTO illuminates Ambient sensor 220 225 Evaporator sensor 230 235 Engine coolant temperature sensor 240 - Sunload sensor 250 255 CAN communication 260 -