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Old 12-29-2013, 08:38 PM
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Code 12??

Started the car from a really long sleep. Getting a code 12 from the check engine light. Tried to clear it and no go.

So...it has something to do with the ignition switch? Or abnormal start or something?

Meh?
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Old 12-30-2013, 06:44 AM
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Re: Code 12??

I would also like to know the answer to this. I have had this code for a long time. I replaced the ignition switch but the code comes back.
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Old 12-30-2013, 08:11 AM
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Re: Code 12??

In the svxipedia of Earthworm's svx-iw website, it has a chart for the ECU Check Engine Error Codes and how to check them

http://www.svx-iw.com/svxiw/article/?article=78

Code 12 points towards the starter switch.
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Old 12-30-2013, 08:20 AM
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Re: Code 12??

I think it means something in the circuit is going out, there is the actual ignition switch a relay for the alarm as well as a few other things, if you run the relay at the starter as documented
http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...ighlight=click
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Old 12-31-2013, 07:34 AM
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Re: Code 12??

I have no starter issue. I have the relay mode, new ignition switch and a new relay under the column. This code comes and goes maybe twice a year. I was just curious.
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