P0026 Subaru Code - Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1

i received this code after the engine light came on, even though the oil warning light was never activated. After oil was added, and the codes cleared, the check engine light went off.

Oil light is pressure operated, not level.

I had a problem with the oil pressure senser leaking oil, made a big mess, I replaced it with a new one, only $15.00 at Uap and was getting a P0026 code ,I removed the plug again and cleaned with contact cleaner no more code problem.

oil press sw was leaking oil warning light was on replaced both oil press sw cleared codes now have codep0026

You may have to clean or replaced the Intake valve control solenoid. What year and model is your Subaru?

Check engine light, traction control disabled warning and cruise control disabled when p0026 code trips. I did a lot of swapping of front solenoids between L and R bank (Subaru 2006 B9 Tribeca 3.0 6cyl) and code stayed the same so I figured it wasn't the solenoid causing the trip. (I went thru this for several months with intermittant codes. I have a Scangauge that displays the code and resets it, amongst other things) On the back of bank 1 (pass. side) is a solenoid and oil pressure sensor in close proximity. I figured the OP sensor is what causes the code trip so I replaced that. Voila, no more codes. A friend is a mechanic and has cleared the same code on 3 other Subarus same way (Outbacks, 4cyl). One time he replaced the solenoid: no fix, then the OPS: fix. A lot cheaper. Other forums recommend oil changes which sometimes work.

Our mechanic read this code on a 2008 Outback 2.5i with automatic transmission but the check engine light mysteriously went away. The only difference we noticed is idle speed would drop way down (below 500 rpm) when the car is stationary. It seems to happen intermittently but has continued. The car has not stalled because of it. Currently the check engine light is back on, along with flashing cruise control light. I will try some of the easier remedies mentioned here.

today as i was driving to work, all 3 lights came on. Check engine,cruise was flashing and vehicle dynamics control warning light. i assume it was because i did not get a oil change. Went right to a place next door to got a oil change. They checked this code p00026 and believe it was related to low oil level. I drove off to work and when i was getting ready to park i took foot off gas and car sound like it was going to turn off. I put the brakes and i daw lights flash for a second. I am nervous now about stalling on the highway.

FIXED!! OK, took your advice about checking the switch next to the solenoid and the wire was broken to the connector. Took out my soldering iron, added a small piece of wire to the connector and soldered the wire back on. Connected my obd II, fired up my torque app and cleared the code, so far the dreaded p0026 hasn't come back. Thank you.

Hello, hopefully this thread is still monitored. Wondering if a 0026 bank 1 code, failed valve solenoid, will cause a p0172 bank 1 code.
We've had the p0172 code for some time and a Subaru guy recommended to repl the front O2 sensor, which did nothing, then the MAF sensor, which did nothing.
It would make sense to me that the defective valve timing solenoid could cause rich mixture, I guess.
2007 Outback.
Thank you!

It is possible that the intake valve control solenoid could cause the P0171 code, but most likely causes that triggers the code are intake and exhaust leaks.

My car is 2006 Subaru Tribeca

What is the effect of code P0026 on my car Subaru Tribeca

You could lose some engine power and MPG

CHECK ENGINE APPEAR AND I AM FREAK OUT. Mechanic re-set the computer of my subaru forester and it came with 2 codes PO028 Intake Valve COntrol Solenoid Circuit, and PO026 INtake Valve Control Solenoid circuit. The check engine sign disappear and he asked me to run the car. Now, the sign check engine appear again what is going on?

What year is your Forester? have you change the engine oil lately? any other symptoms?

Check engine, traction control disabled warning and a flashing cruise control disabled light all came on when I made a hard right hand transition from one freeway to another. I had it checked and after the mechanic pulled this code, he said he couldn't work on it and that I might have to take it to a Subaru Dealer. I wasn't very happy to hear that because the dealer service department near me is a complete rip off. I knew I was overdue for a oil change, so I had the mechanic change it. imagine my shock when a few miles down the road the warning lights went out! I do a little google search that leads me to this sight, and what do you know, dirty, or low oil can be the cause of this code! I guess the hard right turn at 75 mph shifted the oil pressure enough to cause the code. I'm so glad I chose to research this. I can't imagine what BS the Subaru Dealer would have charged me for. The only down side is how foolish I feel for going to long without an oil change.

Thank you for sharing!!