Automatic Trans (Diagnostics): Other Subaru Forester SG

CHECK

Check the following items when problem has occurred.

Note. Use copies of this page for interviewing customers.

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CAUTION

1. Supplemental Restraint System "Airbag" The airbag system wiring harness is routed near the transmission control module (TCM). CAUTION: All airbag system wiring harness and connectors are colored yellow. Do not use an electrical test equipment on these circuit. Be careful not to damage the airbag system wiring harness when performing diagnostics and servicing the TCM.
2. Measurement When measuring the voltage and resistance of ECM, TCM or each sensor, use a tapered pin with diameter of less than 0.64 mm (0.025 in) in order to avoid poor contact. Do not insert the pin more than 6.5 mm (0.256 in).

BATTERY

Measure the battery voltage and specific gravity of electrolyte.

1. Standard voltage: 12 V or more
2. Specific gravity: Above 1.260

TRANSMISSION GROUND

Make sure that the ground terminal bolt is tightened securely.

1. Chassis side Tightening torque: 13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft-lb)

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ATF LEVEL

Make sure that ATF level is in the specification. Refer to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid.

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FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEVEL

Make sure that front differential oil level is in the specification. Refer to INSPECTION , Differential Gear Oil.

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READ CURRENT DATA

1. On the << Main Menu >> display screen, select the {Each System Check} and press [YES] key.
2. On the << System Selection Menu >> display screen, select the {Transmission Control System} and press [YES] key.
3. Press the [YES] key after displayed information of transmission type.
4. On the << Transmission Diagnosis >> display screen, select the {Current Data Display & Save} and press [YES] key.
5. On the << Data Display Menu >> display screen, select the {Data Display} and press [YES] key.
6. Using the scroll key, move the display screen up or down until desired data is shown. A list of the support data is shown in the following table.

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Note. For detailed operation procedure, refer to the SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL.

CLEAR MEMORY MODE

1. On the << Main Menu >> display screen, select the {2. Each System Check} and press [YES] key.
2. On the << System Selection Menu >> display screen, select the {Transmission Control System} and press [YES] key.
3. Press the [YES] key after displayed information of transmission type.
4. On the << Transmission Diagnosis >> display screen, select the {Clear Memory} and press [YES] key.
5. When the 'Done' and 'Turn Ignition Switch OFF' are shown on display screen, turn the Subaru Select Monitor and ignition switch to OFF.

Note. For detailed operation procedure, refer to the SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL.

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The AT OIL TEMP warning light flashes the code corresponding to faulty part.

The long segment (1.2 sec on) indicates a "ten", and the short segment (0.2 sec on) signifies a "one".

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WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR

Refer to SUBARU SELECT MONITOR for information about how to obtain and understand diagnostic trouble codes (DTC). Refer to OPERATION , Subaru Select Monitor.

WITHOUT SUBARU SELECT MONITOR

Current diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) shown on display are cleared by turning the ignition switch to OFF after conducting on-board diagnostics operation. Previous diagnostic trouble codes (DTC), however, cannot be cleared since they are stored in the TCM memory which is operating on back-up power supply. These diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) can be cleared by removing the specified TCM connector.

CLEAR MEMORY

1. Removal of TCM connector (B54) and (B55) (for at least two minutes)

1. The TCM connector (B54) and (B55) is located in the line to memory back-up power supply. Removal of this connector clears the previous diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored in TCM memory.

Refer to Subaru Select Monitor for information about how to clear trouble codes.

Refer to CLEAR MEMORY MODE , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.