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Wiring Diagram:

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Fig 1: Wiring Diagram - DTC P0545 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Low-Bank 1
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (DTC P0545)

Step Check Yes No

CHECK CURRENT DATA. 
  1. Start the engine.
  2. Read the data of exhaust gas temperature sensor signal using Subaru Select Monitor or OBD-II general scan tool.
NOTE:
  • Subaru Select Monitor

    For detailed operation procedure, refer to the "READ CURRENT DATA FOR ENGINE". < Ref. to , SUBARU SELECT MONITOR . >

  • OBD-II general scan tool

    For detailed operation procedures, refer to the OBD-II general scan tool instruction manual .

Is the temperature more than 1200°C (2192°F)? Go to step 2. Repair the poor contact.
NOTE: In this case, repair the following:
  • Poor contact in exhaust gas temperature sensor
  • Poor contact in ECM
  • Poor contact in joint connector

CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND ECM CONNECTOR. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the connector from exhaust gas temperature sensor.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  4. Read the data of exhaust gas temperature sensor signal using Subaru Select Monitor or OBD-II general scan tool.
NOTE:
  • Subaru Select Monitor

    For detailed operation procedure, refer to the "READ CURRENT DATA FOR ENGINE". < Ref. to , SUBARU SELECT MONITOR . >

  • OBD-II general scan tool

    For detailed operation procedures, refer to the OBD-II general scan tool instruction manual .

Is the temperature less than 372°C (702°F)? Replace the exhaust gas temperature sensor.
< Ref. to EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSOR . >
Repair the ground short circuit in harness between exhaust gas temperature sensor and ECM connector.