2003 Subaru Forester (SG) — Repair Solution

2.0L EJ202 4cyl 16v SOHC MPFI Petrol · Check Engine Light / MIL - On · Engine

Subaru Forester (SG) Check Engine Light / MIL - On Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Subaru
Model: Forester (SG)
Year: 2003
Engine: 2.0L EJ202 4cyl 16v SOHC MPFI Petrol
Area: Engine
Category: Check Engine Light / MIL - On

Customer Complaint

The engine check light was on, but the vehicle appears to run fine.

Problem Summary

Owner advised that a fault code P0031 had been extracted and he had replaced the oxygen sensor and cleared the code. However, the code returned after a number of drive cycles.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeSUBSG03116
Vehicle2003 Subaru Forester (SG)
Engine2.0L EJ202 4cyl 16v SOHC MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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