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1998 SUBARU FORESTER

2.5L H4AWDCVTgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0105moderate severityPowertrain

Manifold Absolute Pressure/BARO Circuit

on 1998 Subaru Forester 2.5L H4 · AWD

What this code means

General malfunction in the MAP or barometric pressure sensor circuit.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Poor acceleration
  • Rough idle
  • Black smoke
  • Stalling

Common causes

  • Faulty MAP sensor
  • Vacuum hose disconnected or cracked
  • Wiring issue
  • PCM failure

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check MAP sensor vacuum hose
  2. Test MAP sensor voltage at key-on (should read barometric)
  3. Compare MAP to BARO reading
  4. Inspect wiring

Repair notes

Replace MAP sensor or repair vacuum connection.

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