Why is the Check Engine light on on my Forester?
Forester: check engine light (and cruise light) on after replacing the timing belt. Mechanic says it is the catalytic converter and cost to replace is about $1000 (upstate NY) THE SUBARU DEALER SAID THEY COULDNT FIGURE A REASON FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON. I DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER RECALL.
What does the Check Engine light mean on a Subaru?
Or the light may be nothing more than a picture of an engine, known as the International Check Engine Symbol, perhaps with the word “Check”. In late model Subaru’s, when the check engine light is illuminated, your Subaru may turn on other warning lights (cruise control, VDC, Hill Holder, X-Mode, etc).
What was the problem with my Subaru Forester?
THEY NEVER ACKNOWLEDGE THIS FAULT WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN AT 44000 MILES AND I DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT THE RECALL THEN. The second time the Cat. converter went. First time it was covered by Subaru. Not this time replaced catalytic converter less than 1 yr ago. now faced with same problem.
What to do when your check engine light comes on?
In late model Subaru’s, when the check engine light is illuminated, your Subaru may turn on other warning lights (cruise control, VDC, Hill Holder, X-Mode, etc). In addition to turning on the light or lights, the computer stores a “trouble code” in its memory that identifies the source of the problem,…
What is the catalytic converter code on a Subaru?
You can read about how the system works here. One of the more common codes we see on the Subaru, is P0420 Catalytic Converter Efficiency Below Threshold.
What is the code on the Subaru check engine light?
Subaru Check Engine Light and Code # P0420 Explained. If the check engine light comes on in your Subaru there is always a corresponding code set in the computers memory.
What does check engine light mean on catalytic converter?
The check engine light will come on if it’s below this threshold, determined by oxygen sensors that are located before and after the catalytic converter. The sensors will trigger an Onboard Diagnostics (OBD) trouble code that’s stored in your car’s computer. OBD Code P0420 means the catalyst system efficiency is below the threshold.