Subaru Idle Relearn Procedure

[@MrSubaru1387]

This procedure is for 2005+ Subarus with the drive-by-wire, electronic, throttle body.

[@washchris]

Great video!! I have 2005 Forester 2.5x MT and the car doesn't have a rough idle but when accelerating it bogs and loses power. The more gas I give it the more it stutters and bogs and sometimes it turns off. There are no check engine lights on. I also have replaced the fuel filter, fuel pump, cleaned the throttle body (watched the video you posted on the throttle body cleaning) and tried this idle relearn procedure but its still doing the same thing. What can it be? Where do I go from here?

[@javierjimenez7783]

MrSubaru1387 I have a 05 Legacy when driving suddenly the Idle goes down and loses power what could it be,I cleaned the TB,Change air filter,Sparkplugs and keeps doing the same...Please help me

[@brutalbizness9744]

@@washchris i have the same year and model with MT is this worth tryin for just the rough idle fix?

[@washchris]

@@brutalbizness9744 yes it is.

[@brutalbizness9744]

@@washchris just did a few days ago and I definitely noticed a significant difference, now I just through a CEL code I gotta check:( but hey thanks for the reply man, much appreciated

[@djmcwill1010]

1. turn off all lights and accessories (no A/C, lights, blower, radio, etc.) 2. disconnect battery for 30 min (now is opportunity to clean terminals, check ground, clean throttle body) 3. re-connect battery 4. turn key to ON position for 15 seconds (throttle body has a chance to go through a check sweep during this period; do not let engine turn over) 5. start car and let it idle without any load (no A/C, lights, blower, radio, etc.) 6. leave engine running for 10 minutes, never loading, never touching accelerator 7. turn off engine and leave key in off position at least 20 seconds 8. turn key back to the ON position for 15 seconds without starting engine 9. start engine and leave idling for 5 minutes without loading or touching accelerator 10. turn off engine and wait 20 seconds before restarting DONE! Test drive!

[@aimeestephens7135]

Thanks. I was just about to write it all down when I noticed you did it for me. Much appreciated.

[@apicars1287]

@@aimeestephens7135 same

[@ashermickey1647]

Nice

[@nhubui5452]

👍

[@Paulie1305]

Thank you SOOOOO much for spelling this out so clearly. Worked like a champ for our '13 Outback. MANY thanks.

[@kayaktote]

You saved my @$$! Had MAJOR shoulder surgery Wednesday. Saturday wife calls from the road. 2007 Forester died. Told her to get a jump, have Autozone put in new battery so she did. As she drove away, car died again. Autozone said the alternator was bad. She got it home and I found out, on my own, the alternator can be changed with one hand. Car still died. MAF spotless. Found this video. Followed it to the letter and the car runs like a champ! You have no idea how thankful I am. You really helped me out in a time of need. Thank you again.

[@houseofthunder1]

October of 2023, just did the plugs in '16 Crosstrek, getting ready for winter and MY major shoulder surgery! Followed these steps and they cured my off idle stumble!

[@titojosh1396]

Took me all of 15 minutes plus a test drive and now my 06 OB XT is smooth as silk. Had previously cleaned the sticky throttle body without the relearn, thanks for uncovering the last piece of the puzzle!

[@diriazi]

Hi Mr. Subaru, I'm so grateful for this video. I'm a 60 yr old woman. I really need to watch all your videos because I own a couple of Subaru's since they are so perfect for driving in the mountains where there is snow and where I live. I have a 2016 Subaru Forester and I noticed at a cold start it would have these popping noises as it would warm up for a few minutes and those popping noises got worse. I found a very very dirty air filter and I replaced it with a new one. I did disconnect the battery when I did that. Not sure why but I did. Just the negative post. So the popping noise went away but started to come back as I drove it and now at idle, at a stop sign, the rpm's would drop so bad the car wanted to die. The car has 130,000 miles and the first thing I thought of was, well since the MAF sensor is where the air filter is, maybe the MAF sensor needs to be cleaned. So your videos popped up when I was looking for anything Subaru Idle issues on KZbin. I saw the one about the throttle body and also this one "Idle Relearn" so I thought "Don't touch anything. Do the relearn first. So I followed it and completed it per your instructions and it fixed it. I was so happy. Thank you so much. I never even knew there was such a thing as an idle relearn. You are a great teacher. Thank you so much. Diana

[@MrSubaru1387]

You’re welcome!

[@msnyder4018]

How to do this with a push button start instead of a key?

[@jakobsimmons9997]

Don't put your foot on the brake and it won't start. Same procedure

[@carlossince92]

This fixed my 2008 forester , it now purs like a kitten. 2 years dealing with this and i fixed it in 20 minutes, thank you! My engins would shake horribly since i bought it. Changed the motor mounts and it didnt do much but this was the answer.

[@zamb0nio]

instead of waiting 10-30 minutes do you think it would speed up the process to hit the brake light to drain any residual electricity? just a thought

[@Veritas_mens]

Finally, a definitive relearn procedure with step by step instructions, and proof of concept right in front of our eyes. Thanks mate, I really needed something like is, as when I'm heading home after a drive and I let the car cruise to allow the turbo to cool, I find the revs dropping and the car starts to stutter until I hit the accelerator. Just gotta give the throttle body a clean and give this procedure a try, Much appreciated and a new sub.

[@youtubeadmin3158]

For anyone experiencing this same problem if it's a 15+ more than likely it's the ocv on one bank same issue super easy fix thankfully

[@user-yn3uk5li3f]

Your channel is a terrific resource for Subaru owners! This video is a very useful detailed tutorial, and essential viewing for anyone who wants to save money by changing their own battery! One other procedure needed after disconnecting battery in many Subaru models is to relearn the power window settings, which also get messed up. The steps for this can be found in your owner's manual.

[@EricEwers]

Thank you so much! Like many others here, I also changed out my spark plugs and experienced rough idling at a standstill, even stalled a couple times. This fixed it completely; it has better throttle response and runs so smooth now! 2007 Subaru Legacy.

[@smokeu600]

That’s funny I just replaced my idle air control valve yesterday, and KZbin recommends this video🧐

[@item6931]

I tried to take my IACV out so I could clean it but the screws were so tight I started to burr them so I just left it all as is lol

[@smokeu600]

Item69 Ya I heard they tend to do that, lucky for me they came out without any issues.

[@smokeu600]

VIsubby My 2002 uses idle air control valve And that’s what I’ve replaced.

[@rboyett]

Silent Russian your 2002 is drive by cable

[@randalfuentes6953]

Your phone listens to you!!

[@ingn25396]

I changed my spark plugs yesterday, the battery was out of the car for a few houres. After starting the car for the first time, it couldn't even hold itself on idle. Only when pressing the gas pedal the engines will keep on running. How can I do this procedure if my engine keeps dying on me? It's a 2006 legacy, Thanks

[@st.claudewoodworks1257]

Thank you for this. Thought my 2013 Forester’s transmission was going out, it would shift so hard. Drives like a different car now.

[@russellthomson5571]

Wow, this really worked !! I had my doubts. Car was slow off the mark at stop signs and would idle rough after reving. All fixed. So much better now. I think the garage guys don't know or can't be bothered to reset the idle. Definitely recommend you do this even if you think your Subaru is fine. Thanks MrSubaru1387 !!

[@cnvl1478]

I didn't know this when I changed my plugs many years ago, caused me a lot of grief as the car was stalling and I didn't know what the hell was going on.This is an important video if you are going to disconnect the battery for any reason

[@MrScot1206]

@MrSubaru1387 Curious as I didn't see it mentioned, how long should I give it after this procedure for things to smooth out before trying to figure out what's causing the idling issues? 20 min of driving? 100 miles? I have read many different opinions on forums

[@12a76842]

Does the car need to be cold for this to work? Asking about a 2002 Impreza wrx

[@KellyAvery1965]

I had to do this on my daughters' '05 Outback. Somebody (probably me) left the dome light on and ran the battery down. To make matters worse, in the process of checking the air filter I pulled the air boot part way off the air box so when we jumped it, it ran like crap. Did the training procedure 3 times before I got it right. Should be a pro at it now! As always, thanks for the video.

[@MrSubaru1387]

You're welcome. 👍🏻

[@JosephFacciola-wr7iz]

Can I use this procedure on a 2019 outback with push button start and 3.6l engine?

[@rmf2941]

Same procedure I used today when replacing 2014 Outback battery. Worked perfectly

[@niktarasyuk8514]

Do you start the procedure with warm engine or cold? Thanks

[@zackstaa7826]

Cold engine. All modern cars idle high when they’re cold, but Subarus do something called a “stratified start”. It basically uses a secondary air pump, lowered ignition timing, and high rpm to force and recirculate hot air through the exhaust valves to the catalyst as quickly as possible while not running too lean. Thats why a proper idle relearn procedure is important for Subarus, there’s a lot going on.

[@FordTaurusSHO93]

I’ve had an idle problem with my 09 Forester for a while now. It wants to die when I’m driving and put the clutch in. Cleaned the throttle body and did this relearn procedure. FINALLY cured the problem, thanks!

[@FordTaurusSHO93]

Went out to my car today and had a few warning lights after start up. Got a code for P0600. I’m gonna try to take the battery cable off and do this again, anyone ever seen that code before?

[@bloodpoolxtc702]

I will give you my 04 legacy outback if you put the motor in my STI??? lol

[@andrewfindlay7594]

Thanks so much, Mr. Subaru!! Always love your videos - so indispensable!

[@grandpadean4971]

Pulled the battery from the brides 2007 outback to change spark plugs . It idled poorly when I finished the job so I googled and found your video. Christmas day 2020 I did the idle relearn . The car idles and drives great. THANK YOU for making the videos keep them coming we are going to own this car for a long time

[@shmendrik213]

That explains why my idle has been rough since I had the battery out for fixing an oil leak coming from the oil filler neck o-ring. Should I perform the relearn procedure as is or should I wait to properly clean the throttle body and only do it after that?

[@MrSubaru1387]

Clean the TB before doing the relearn.

[@717273mopar]

@@MrSubaru1387 Hey, Is their a video for cleaning the thottle body? Great video!

[@MrSubaru1387]

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[@powerhouseranch]

My old battery died while I was on vacation. When I replaced the battery my idle was pretty rough. It wasn't dying at stop signs, but I was worried it might. Doing this process corrected the idle problem in my 2006 Outback xt and made shifting from a stop to 1st gear a bit smoother for this new stick shift driver.

[@paddymckendry6049]

I have a 2000 Subaru Legacy wagon with 230,000 miles and still runs great thanks to your channel. However, recently when I start it, it will immediately rev up to 3000 rpm then drops down to 1750 for a few seconds then 1500 and hangs there for a while. Once I drive around for a bit and stop it idles normally. What’s going on here?

[@4xprops457]

So when that day comes for me to do it on my 2019 the same procedure basically apply? Say if I have to replace the battery etc.? Thanks for making these videos I have learned a lot I’ve had a 2013 crosstrek, 2015 crosstrek hybrid (don’t recommend that one!) and now our current 2019 outback love it! Again thank you for taking the time to make these videos!

[@srv9881]

Thanks! Found your vid after stalling out a few times on my '14 Outback 2.5i 6MT after a battery check and clean - followed your guide and everything worked great.

[@tonyc.7957]

@8:35 you described the exact "issue" that I've had with a used Subaru I just bought. I'm guessing the previous owners never did an idle relearn when they replaced the original battery. I can almost guarantee they traded it in because they had issues with it afterward.

[@Apocalypse4162]

This this the same procedure for if you physically removed your TPS and then reinstalled it? I stupidly did this and now my 2003 Impreza 2.5 idles high, rougher and has flashing AT oil temp light and solid check engine light all of a sudden.

[@Apocalypse4162]

Update: I purchased a digital multimeter and set the TPS loosely in its place and slowly turned it until it hit the magic number, then immediately tightened the screws. Unplugged the battery and pumped the brakes. Within one or two start ups, all the dash lights automatically went away and the cars performance was back to normal. Seemed intimidating at first but was quite simple really.

[@ulaupful]

Very useful for my Impreza 2013. This procedure corrected a too fast idle issue especially on D speed since I went to the garage for a recall for valve springs replacement. The garage employee didn’t believe (what I perceived) that this problem began after the spring replacement and suggested a throttle body cleaning, which I refused.

[@Icewrld]

Interesting because I went to the dealer for a valve spring replacement on my 2012 impreza and I didn’t start having problems with it until after that.

[@subarufan1237]

This worked great on my 2010 Subaru Legacy thank you so much, you’re the best you are truly a Subaru professional

[@iamelcapitan]

Thanks again for this video. It got my 2008 Impreza to drive tolerably without dying at stops after the battery died

[@clybe9194]

G'day mate. Awesome bro, it works well on my missis 2006 liberty. Thanks. One thing I've change though, the 1st step. I've disconnected the battery then turn on the headlights for 1 second turn the switch off then connected the battery. In that way you save 10 minutes. Thanks again, awsome tips bro👍👍👍👍

[@davidclarke8000]

Had my 2019 outback serviced by the dealer and it was very unhappy about idling even dropping to almost stalling and the car wobbling side to side. Unwilling to go back to them ( I made sure they had changed the oil and filters before leaving) I looked this up and now she is perfect. Thank You.

[@Jordan__Sloan]

Dang on a 2019? I bet you were freaking out

[@IfYouCheat]

I got a 2018 forester xt 6 months ago. 50k miles. With a similar problem as this after my local shop cleaned the throttle body and fuel injection system. I have been freaking out for sure lol. Trying this tomorrow! 🤞🏻

[@kevinbish2698]

@MrSubaru1387 I replaced the Throttle Body, did the relearn as stated and my 2010 Outback is still stalling at a somewhat hard stop. Any idea if it’s a torque converter?

[@petotoronto]

My outback 2011 is running great again, thank you so much "subaru master"!!!

[@MrSubaru1387]

You're welcome 👍🏻

[@heyitismyusername]

Just put in a new battery and was wondering why my car would keep stalling. This helped. Thanks.

[@xXaw3someXx]

This fixed my rough idle and somehow took my car out of limp mode after a Cobb sf intake install and cleaning the maf sensor with spray. Thank you!

[@esapatatube]

How can I do with navigator system to turn off??

[@benbassett1124]

Yeah me too! I’m just going to pull the fuse for it

[@joetdog2246]

MAN THANKS SO MUCH GOT A 2009 SUBARU TRIBECA LOVE MY SUV THIS REALLY WORKED YOU THE BEST 💯

[@jayharbeston1590]

Had my oil changed at the Subaru dealer yesterday, and Dealer says I need to clean my injectors (They wanted $170 to clean injectors) as it was running rough at idle( around 600 rpm). I followed this procedure, and idle with A/C on is now stable at abour 750 rpm with AC on, and NOT a rough idle! This is on a 2015 Crosstrek with ~35K miles. I knew something was fishy since the idle speed was so low with A/C on. Searching here turned up this procedure, so thank you for documenting this!

[@goosealoose]

Just did this to my 2012 Impreza after I cleaned the throttle body. Was getting a low idle and stalling out when coming to a stop. Now it runs like its brand new!

[@hugoinnes2270]

Thank you so much my car now runs again. This definitely deserves a subscribe thanks again.

[@raymondnersessian8730]

I have a 2009 liberty, this worked a charm Thankyou

[@monstershayne]

Not sure what this means but, after the first 10 minute run time, i turned it off for 20 seconds, turned it on for 15, and then tried turning it over. Car would start and immediately die, took about 5 tries before it would stay running on it's own

[@vermili0n]

Damn I can’t let my engine idle for ten minutes, my cooling fan doesn’t work! I’m not sure what’s wrong with my IAC right now but i tried cleaning it last night and now it’s idling at 3000-2500 and won’t go down. I couldn’t get the coolant hoses off the bottom so I just sprayed cleaner in the hole and put it back together. Maybe I knocked some crud loose and it’s stuck open/closed???

[@stryctn9yne13]

No, you fucked up your sensor

[@stryctn9yne13]

You need a new one

[@ourrandomlife3584]

Worked perfectly! You're my first go-to for anything Subaru and you've saved me hundreds and hundreds vs. dealer charges. Thank you so much!

[@cesarsantamaria4305]

My 2013 impreza sedan had been sitting in the garage for weeks due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The battery lost power so the engine wouldn't start. I went ahead and connected a battery charger to it and the engine started just fine. I began warming up the engine daily to avoid the same battery problem. Ever since, I noticed an iddle issue at very low rpm without the car running, simply sitting in thr garage and in parking gear. I never did anything about it until I run the car for the first time about 2 weeks later. Immediately I noticed the rpm drop to 300-400 when in drive gear and when I changed to reverse gear the engine stalled and shut off like MT cars , but mine is AT. I got scared, AC was off, lights were off (11am), what do I do?. I started the engine again and had to use the gas pedal to accelerate the rpm to not stall again. I thought I needed to take it to get an ECU scan or any other expensive labor, but I found this video, followed it step it step and Holy idle fix batman! It worked perfectly. 👌👍 Note: If you live in a hot place like me, try it with the windows down so you don't swet like Patrick Ewing in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Bulls 😉

[@MrSubaru1387]

Glad to help. 👍🏻

[@jesusbled4you691]

Excellent video that helped my 2006 Outback 2.5 get back to normal. Not to mention I had an ERR sign above my mileage odometer on dash and couldn’t use my cruise control. Now error sign is gone and my cruise control works. Not sure if this was part of the issue. MrSubaru do you think the cruise control and ER sign had something to do with TPS/Idle reset?

[@waynelkamaikiolemauga1428]

My 1999 subaru b4 twin turbo got rough 😞idle for about 2 years but thanks for the video man Damm works fine now

[@droptop5006]

just saw this and will try it in the morning as I disconnected my battery when I/my son installed a light bar will post results tommorrow

[@abnerbravo6023]

Did you do this with a cold engine or after warming up?

[@sumotwerk1611]

I had a very similar issue with idle when coming to a stop in a 2013 scion fr-s. I would hear a clacking noise when the idle drop happened. Cleaning the throttle body didn't fix the idle problem. I think it was due to the valve spring recall for this model year.

[@victorgarcia-xk2dz]

Hi Mr Subaru I need some help on my Subaru Outback 2011 I replace the valve body oil change and relearn the the new part that I put in to the car but I have the code P0700 this code is the TCM But I don’t know if I need to take it to the mechanic shop to haven’t relearn the valve body Sin I used the autel scanner to set up the relearn The scanner that I use is the autel mixicom mk808ts I don’t know if I need a different scanner to do the relearn Please I need some help I will really appreciate it if you can help me with it

[@bullnukeoldman3794]

Another very helpful video. Worked perfectly but I didn't clean the throttle body yet - it's on the to-do list when I change the timing belt/water pump.

[@bb_lz9790]

Great video, thanks for sharing! My 2014 Forester Touring has push button start. Is the equivalent of "key on" simply pushing the Start button twice without putting my foot on the brake? Thanks!

[@hanglooserecluse]

What a load of crap to have to do this every time I disconnect my battery on my 2007 forester. It’s gotta be a design fault. Normal people shouldn’t have to go through all of this every time the battery is disconnected. Should have been recalled and rectified by Subaru

[@gregorysalopek-it1bz]

I have a 2012 Subaru Outback 3.6R with 58k miles ,, If I remove the Throttle Body ,, can I safely move the Butte Fly Flap to clean it WITHOUT DAMAGING it

[@subarubuildz1738]

Ok do I have a aftermarket radio that I can’t turn off. Will this affect the idle relearn?

[@stryctn9yne13]

ALL ELECTRONICS OTHER THAN WHATS NEEDED TO RUN ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF……or are you that slow that you didn’t hear him say it multiple times???

[@bmoosethemaker4685]

Why, why does Subaru do this? Disconnect the battery for a routine plug change and then crap idle. Judging by the comments you’ve saved the day over and over again, thanks for taking the time. I guess this needs to be done any time the battery is disconnected in the future.

[@cruisey9857]

My problem isn’t a stumbling idle but a high idle of like 1200-1500 when cold start. And it stays there for like 5-6 minutes or until maybe the engine is warm. This is my first Suburu and my VW’s do this but only for like 30/40 seconds to warmup the cat, not minutes. I might give this a try anyways. I have an 18 WRX

[@matafilms]

Thank you from 2021! It worked on our 2011 Subaru Forester JDM!

[@robsyuk]

While spraying in the inlet the small 3mm tube shot off into the plastic inlet. Now it's idling bad. Fault cod p0101 which is implying the maf. Do I need to strip the inlet down and hope to find said straw or will it burn through the engine

[@davidl4191]

If you ever re-make this video, it might be a good idea to mention that the windows may need to re-learn too. Fortunately I already knew about that, though I had forgotten until I went to adjust the front-passenger window from the driver-side controls. I could see that some folks might panic and think their window is broken... as I did until I remembered 😆 Maybe add a mention as a pinned comment or to the video description? As always, I appreciate what you do!

[@popsiclesinpurgatory]

🤦‍♂️ I owe you a beer or a pizza

[@wadefilbeck8187]

@MrSubaru1387 My 06 STI idles rough on warmup only when coolant surpasses 160 degrees f. It runs Lean and then cycles to rich and so on up until i go to drive the car. Is this an injector problem?

[@alejandrojesuslimonlopez3511]

MEN and what can I do with the code p050a, this thing happens on my subaru legacy 2011 premium

[@Outdoor_Andy]

Im assuming that drive by cable cars don't have anything like this right? Should all be set on the throttle body/cable? Or am I assuming too much lol

[@danpagano4488]

@MrSubaru1387 I have a 2019 impreza, the radio doesnt shut off, just mutes when you hit the power button, will this effect the relearn?

[@thesparksplug]

Where did you get this information?

[@alvaromartinez5979]

Prior to this video, I had put a new front catalytic converter on my Subaru 2008 on me to suddenly get a rough idle after installing it I was like extremely bummed out. I figured the catalytic converter would probably fix a solution only for me to get a rough idle after watching the video and doing all the procedures I am I am completely satisfied with the results, and my car now runs has a smooth idle, no roughness to it and is extremely sensitive in a good way so if any viewers that are watching the video and are skeptical, don’t be this procedure. Sure works.

[@earlgrisdale6788]

I have a 2020 crosstrek limited had battery unhooked dozen times. Never thought about a relearn suppose I’ll have to do this now? But it’s -35 so may have to wait

[@neopineopi5283]

Im glad you gave a good tutorial out. I tried battery disconnected etc with automatic 2012 forester. Always felt like there is a pull. After this works beatifull. Has sports side also. Gearbox teached wrong and apparently no dimes were given on pedal feel 😂

[@211gram8]

Does this work on a 99 Impreza 2.2 auto sedan can anybody confirm any type of system like this i had a issue with air/fuel mixture so I did a carb conversion to see if everything still shifted and ran and drove still before I tried to fix the original issue I just replaced almost every sensor all new injectors and rails and fuel pump went over all the lines and hoses for leaks and now it’s a crank no start or crank hard start bad idol or no idol dies when in gear or when I touch the gas pedal I’ve messaged you a time or 2 on Instagram over the last few years Any reply from anybody is appreciated

[@stevef3521]

My FR-S was stalling every time I came to a stop. After this procedure, it doesn’t stall and idles super smooth.

[@kenatwood3886]

Like all these other folks, this procedure worked, amazingly enough. I cleaned my battery cables a couple weeks ago and when I put them back on I couldn't get the car to idle. It died every time. I thought it might be crud in the gas tank but that didn't work. I finally consulted Google and found this video. I thought, no way can it be this simple. Well it is. I have a 2005 Forester and on the test drive I was damned excited. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I'll pass it on to my friends who own Subaru's.

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

How long should a Subaru idle before you drive it? I usually let her go about 1 minute. Regardless of cold or heat. I also Turn it on and till I hear it click before I turn the engine completely over. I heard somewhere that's the best way to start the car.

[@MrSubaru1387]

I usually idle about a minute before taking off on a cold start. 30 seconds if the engine is warmed up. Cold weather, at least 5 minutes. Glad you do. Most people fire it up and take off right away. Always good to let the oil circulate before taking off.

[@zdollasign7396]

In park my 05 Impreza 2.5rs is perfect idle. When i go to put it in reverse when i let off the gas and hit the brake to put it into drive it stalls. Same with drive if i go from park to drive it stalls unless im droving the car. What is this?

[@GaryBrooks007]

First of All, love your channel and your the only reason my wife talked me into getting her another Outback. Love/hate on this thing, my Toyota's seem to never have issues like this one(2013 Outback 3.6R). The car was surging going up hills in 5 gear with the A/C on, cleaned the throttle body(god it was bad), she says it runs like a champ now. Thanks for such an informative channel!!!

[@lonwillis783]

Hey Mr Subaru take us for more rides I enjoyed that! Good Job

[@JakeMilson-s1o]

You say leave everything off, no load... will it mess things up when the electric radiator cooling fans come on? My engine cannot run for 10 minutes without the fans coming on.

[@AndyMeyers1]

Does this (disconnecting the battery for so long) affect other learned procedures? I just had my transmission fluid exchanged (CVT) and they supposedly performed an A/T relearn which I wouldn't want to lose because of disconnecting the battery

[@ArtieTheStrongestManInTheWorld]

My headlights come on automatically even on the off position. Hopefully that doesn't mess with the reset procedure?

[@ragweedmakesmesneeze]

Do I need to disable the daytime running lights before doing this procedure on a 2005 Outback? If so, how do I do that? Also, I did the throttle body cleaning, new air filter, clean MAF sensor about 9000 mostly highway miles ago. Should I do that all again before doing an idle relearn?

[@MrSubaru1387]

Handbrake up should disable the DRLs. With that small amount of time, likely wouldn't need to reclean.

[@user-kxbjtgl]

Very informative video, i had the same problem after jump starting my car in neutral, these steps fixed the issue straight away thanks a lot

[@CarlosSandoval-gf9xx]

I have a question, what were the symptoms of this being bad, cause mine were it revving to atleast 4k rpms and it would do it on and off

[@HoffHorn]

In a manual subaru can you start the car and get out? Ive always sat in the car for the procedure but ive been curious if opening the door would draw enough load to mess it up

[@godelrt]

Not sure if this is related but my manual transmission XV would rev up to about 2500 if I was in gear and press in the clutch and stay there as if it was anticipating a gear change. It would idle down only if you shifted into neutral or press the brake. It drove me nuts especially driving in traffic with all the stop and go. It eventually went away so it must have relearned itself. I bet this video would have been very useful. Interestingly enough this happened after throttle body cleaning. Regular idle was fine. Just thought it might help someone. Great tutorial!

[@justaregularguy3827]

This is after I disconnect and reinstall my throttle body with a new gasket after cleaning it and getting the dirt off right it's for my 2008 impreza 2.5i naturally aspirated rubaru

[@TerenceGardner]

This helped dial in the idle. Thanks for the video

[@merriem24]

I wonder if I can do this for my 2019 Crosstrek? It idles high

[@jleebass8323]

Going from a CVPI to the 2011 Outback I have now is nuts. The engine bay alone gives me hope of less blood pressure spikes when I need to do maintenance 🤣 I am actually really excited, and your videos are super in depth, thank you!

[@mikequinlan3308]

I tried to do the idle relearn on my 2011 NA Forester after changing the O2 sensors, but it did not take. I will try again today. However, one thing that is not being explained here or anywhere is the ambient temp conditions in which you can do this. Can it be done in a driveway when the exterior temp is in the 40s (F) or lower, and does the car have to be warm, to begin with???

[@edwinayala6145]

Does this work on 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback models?

[@crookedriverranchman]

I just changed plugs and cleaned throttle bodies on both my 2014 crosstrek and my wife’s 2011 outback. I need to do this idle relearn ASAP. Thanks for a great video.

[@KerriJunkieHoeHelvy]

Why can't anybody ever write what model what year and what motor they're working on and what years have the same motors or parts. 🤦

[@royfrewer7896]

Changed the spark plugs today and had the idle issue . Thank you for this worked like a dream .

[@MrSubaru1387]

You're welcome. 👍🏻

[@577buttfan]

I tested my o2 sensors and packed the connectors full of dielectric grease and things went real wonky!! HAd to clean out grease and let car learn all over again now shes fine.