Section 11 (Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes): Introduction

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Subaru Outback, 2002 Subaru Legacy, 2002 Subaru Impreza, and 2002 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Before diagnosing symptoms or intermittent faults, perform steps in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES , SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - 2.0L , SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - 2.5L and SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - 3.0L articles. Use this article to diagnose driveability problems existing when a hard fault code is not present.

NOTE: Some driveability problems may have been corrected by manufacturer with a revised Electronic Control Module (ECM). Check with manufacturer for latest computer application.

Symptom checks can direct the technician to malfunctioning component(s) for further diagnosis. A symptom should lead to a specific component, system test or adjustment.

Use intermittent test procedures to locate driveability problems that DO NOT occur when the vehicle is being tested. These test procedures should also be used if a soft (intermittent) trouble code was present, but no problem was found during self-diagnostic testing.

NOTE: For specific testing procedures, see SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING article. For specifications, see ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS or SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS article.