Subaru Exiga P2106:  Meaning, Causes + Diagnosis

P2106 is a somewhat uncommon OBD-II code.  It is not manufacturer-specific, so it has the same meaning for your Subaru Exiga as it would any other vehicle. It is an indication that limp mode/failsafe mode has been activated.  There is a myriad of problems that can cause P2106.  The throttle actuator itself is rarely the … Read more

Subaru Exiga:  Bad Knock Sensor Symptoms

Modern vehicles use knock sensors to detect engine detonation.  This allows the PCM (powertrain control module) to run very aggressive spark timing.  If you are concerned that your Subaru Exiga has a bad knock sensor, we’ve listed them out below. A knock sensor works by listening to your engine and determining if your Exiga is … Read more

Subaru Exiga: AC Compressor Not Turning On – Diagnosis

No matter where you live if your Subaru Exiga’s AC compressor is not turning on, it can turn a pleasant commute into a nightmare (particularly if you have kids that are riding with you). The AC compressor pulley is always being turned by either the serpentine belt or a dedicated belt (it’s going to depend … Read more

Subaru Exiga U0101:  Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis

U0101 is a generic powertrain code, which means it has the same definition for the Subaru Exiga as it would any other vehicle.  It means that your Exiga’s TCM (Transmission Control Module) can’t communicate with the rest of the vehicle, usually due to a bad wiring harness or an issue with the  TCM itself. U0101 … Read more

Subaru Exiga P219B: Causes, Diagnosis, + Symptoms

P219B is a generic OBD2 trouble code.  This code indicates that your Subaru Exiga’s air/fuel ratio is out of balance (too rich or too lean) on the bank 2 side of the engine in question. Your Exiga is equipped with oxygen sensors that measure the air-fuel ratio of your engine. It’s these sensors that are … Read more

Subaru Exiga: P219A Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis

P219A is a generic OBDII code.  The code indicates that your Subaru Exiga’s air/fuel ratio is out of balance (too rich or too lean). Your Exiga is equipped with oxygen sensors that measure the air-fuel ratio of your engine. It’s these sensors that are reporting the problem with the air-fuel ratio.   With P219A are … Read more

Subaru Exiga U0100:  Lost Communication with ECM/PCM “A”

U0100 is a generic diagnostic trouble code, meaning it has the same definition for any vehicle made in the 1996 model year or newer (including the Subaru Exiga).  This code tells you that communication has been lost between the ECM/PCM (main computer) and a particular control module has been completely lost. When a vehicle has … Read more

P2097 Subaru Exiga

P2097 is a generic OBD II code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Subaru Exiga as it would any other vehicle.  It specifically indicates that your Exiga detected that air-fuel mixture reading as the exhaust gas exits the catalytic converter is too rich. (too much fuel for the amount of fuel … Read more