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2012 SUBARU OUTBACK

2.5L H4AWDCVTgas
16 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0508moderate severityPowertrain

Idle Air Control System Circuit Low

on 2012 Subaru Outback 2.5L H4 · AWD

What this code means

Low voltage in IAC circuit.

Symptoms

  • Low idle
  • Stalling

Common causes

  • Short to ground
  • Faulty IAC motor
  • Wiring issue

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test IAC voltage
  2. Check for shorts

Repair notes

Replace IAC or repair wiring.

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