Hard reset fixes problem temporarily?

2020 SUBARU FORESTER
30,000 MILES • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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Multiple dash indicators and error codes all at once. Engine starts but when car is put in gear it jerks and shudders violently and won't drive above idle speed. WOT smooths out engine but drives about 10 mph.

RAB, EYESIGHT Check Engine, Lane Assist ect...
P26A6 Stored
P0222 Pending
P2004 Pending
P2005 Pending
P060B Pending
P2119 Pending
P0191 Pending
P26A6 Permanent
P2004 Permanent
P2005 Permanent
P24B9 Permanent
P26A3 Permanent

Car was sitting for 2 months. Battery voltage was 11 something. Charged overnight.

Performed a hard reset and car drove mostly normally with a bit of squirrely throttle. Parked and restarted an hour later and symptoms returned. Voltage holding at 12.43v with engine off.

Hard reset temporarily fixed the performance problems, did not reset dash indicators.
Aug 4, 2026 at 10:41 AM
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