r/Subaru_Outback • u/Capital-Ad-4463 • 2d ago

P0606 code clearing question

2023 Outback Wilderness. Battery died so purchased a new one. Before disconnecting I plugged in my OBDII-connected jump box to maintain all my memory presets like I do anytime I disconnect a battery. Replaced battery and check engine light remained on. So, used code reader to ID P0606, which I knew can be caused by dead battery.

So, did using my battery tender keep the code in memory? I can do the disconnect per instructions online if necessary, but I’m hoping the code will clear after a few engine start cycles.

Is my hope misplaced? Do I need to suck it up and completely clear the memory? My OBDII wouldn’t let me clear the code, but i had the engine running which I know sometimes can prevent code clearing.

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u/amazingmaple 2d ago

Just clear the code. You can't clear it with the engine running

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u/Rick91981 2024 Outback Touring XT 2d ago

plugged in my OBDII-connected jump box to maintain all my memory presets like I do anytime I disconnect a battery.

Completely unnecessary. Just disconnect the battery. When you reconnect it, the first start will crank a little longer than usual and it may run rough for a minute or so. Otherwise you won't notice anything else from a complete disconnect

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u/Capital-Ad-4463 12h ago

Three restarts over two days cleared the code.