Code 26

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OK, so I joined the black connectors behind the dash ( & got 2 long, 6 short... code 26. The list of engine codes:
https://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/index.php/Knowledge/SubaruTroubleCodeDefinitions

says thats "26 Air Temperature Sensor". On another site it says thats for a Justy, but I dont have a Justy!!!
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It would make sense the Air Temperature Sensor is on the fritz cos I have noticed a few times its idling faster than it should, suggesting the choke is on, plus its using too much fuel.

So where do I find this sensor? Do I just get a new one? Take it out & clean it?

What do you guys suggest?
 
Gidday NL

Nachaluva said:
OK, so I joined the black connectors behind the dash ( & got 2 long, 6 short... code 26. The list of engine codes:
https://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/index.php/Knowledge/SubaruTroubleCodeDefinitions

says thats "26 Air Temperature Sensor". On another site it says thats for a Justy, but I dont have a Justy!!!
confused.gif
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AFAIK, all ECUs since 1996 are OBDII compliant (whatever that means ... I have told you more than I know already ... :rotfl:). This means that most of the codes are the same, whether for a Ford, Suby or Justy (can't remember who made them ... CRAFT disease, maybe - just checked. Thought the name sounded familiar - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_Justy ).


It would make sense the Air Temperature Sensor is on the fritz cos I have noticed a few times its idling faster than it should, suggesting the choke is on, plus its using too much fuel.

So where do I find this sensor? Do I just get a new one? Take it out & clean it?

What do you guys suggest?
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As to your question, I haven't got a clue! :iconwink:
 
The intake air temp sensor is in the front of the air cleaner filter housing (on an MY'03 anyway). Take it out and give it a clean, reinsert it and make sure its connector is pushed home.
 
Ratbag said:
Gidday NL



AFAIK, all ECUs since 1996 are OBDII compliant (whatever that means ... I have told you more than I know already ... :rotfl:). This means that most of the codes are the same, whether for a Ford, Suby or Justy (can't remember who made them ... CRAFT disease, maybe - just checked. Thought the name sounded familiar - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_Justy ).




As to your question, I haven't got a clue! :iconwink:
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Thats in the US. In Aus is didn't change until 2006 or 2007. So some are are OBD II and some are OBD I.

My 2001 Foz is OBD I and my mates 2003 Outback is OBD I aswell. When another work mates 2004 Jeep Wrangler is OBD II but thats american.


Kevin said:
The intake air temp sensor is in the front of the air cleaner filter housing (on an MY'03 anyway). Take it out and give it a clean, reinsert it and make sure its connector is pushed home.
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+1 Same on my 01.
 
Does anyone know what the air temp sensor's resistance is meant to be?

Also, how do I read my multimeter? Its been a while lol :lol:

On the 20k ohm setting, it reads 1.78 at room temperature. After I've been warming it in my hand for a few minutes, it reads 1.52.

So is that 17,800 ohms & 15,200 ohms? Is that what it should be?
 
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OK I cleaned the terminals thoroughly, then put it back in. double checked the terminals were plugged together fully.

Then warmed up the engine & reset the codes...or at least tried to but it wont reset! :confused:

What do I do now?
 
Gidday NL

Nachaluva said:
OK I cleaned the terminals thoroughly, then put it back in. double checked the terminals were plugged together fully.

Then warmed up the engine & reset the codes...or at least tried to but it wont reset! :confused:

What do I do now?
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AFAIK (dangerous territory ... :lol: ), you need to disconnect the battery to reset the ECU.
 
Ratbag said:
AFAIK (dangerous territory ... :lol: ), you need to disconnect the battery to reset the ECU.
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If you dont have the proper reader, then the best method is:
With engine warm & ignition off, connect the 2 black plugs & the 2 green plugs under the dash.
Turn ignition on, engine off, floor throttle & hold for couple seconds then release.
Start the engine & drive above 10kmh until engine warning light flashes on/off in "no code pattern" (about 1min).
Stop, turn engine off, ignition off & disconnect plugs.
Done...unless there is a current fault...
 
I keep having the check engine come on randomly. Mainly when I drive slow and as soon as I give it a little rev it goes out...

I should check the code, I'm thinking just a dirty connection.....
 
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