Questions that I seem to get a lot pertain to the Check engine light on your Subaru coming on unexpectedly (is there any other way) and a lot of questions really go unanswered as the light is meaningless with out a code thus any advice I am able to give is typically limited as a result. As found in the two articles I have written in regards to the check engine light on your Subaru vehicle.
https://awdauto.sitetherapy.co/your-subaru-check-engine-light-explained/
https://awdauto.sitetherapy.co/seattle-subaru-check-engine-light-part-ii/
I thought I would start to suggest some products that might help narrow the gap a bit, and I really do need to point out that it is my opinion that every 1996 and newer vehicle should have a basic code scanner in the glove box or the cargo area, that way if it comes on you can at least scan it your self and if its a gas cap related code move on and if its a misfire code get it into the shop as well as having some sort of basic idea as to what system may be a affected. If you can work a smart phone you can work a code reader. Knowing the code is just step one but its a step in the right direction.
If you own a code reader such as the one I have linked two below, when asking about a check engine light you will have a code number and I can at least point you in some sort of a direction and make suggestions about whether or not you can ignore it or should stop driving it.
Thanks for reading
Justin
All Wheel Drive Auto
Helping you get the most out of your Subaru!
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I have my CEL come on. I got it read a handful of times and it reads P0502. What does this mean? I don’t want the mechanics to rip me off for something I don’t need.
I had the code P1101 come up. What does that mean? and how can I fix it?
Hello Jeremy,
P1101 pertains to the Neutral switch. It could need a switch or something else entirely.
It means that you need to buy a service manual or subscribe to a “one day data pass” from AllData or the likes and diagnose why the code is set by finding the fault in the circuit.
Or take it to a shop that can. I cant know what is wrong from here and thus cant offer specific advise only put you on the right track to getting the Subaru taken care of.
Justin
thank you i dont have the money to take it to the shop that is why i need to know how to do it myslef