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Transmission Control Systems: Diagnosis Subaru Forester SJ

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INSPECTION

  1. Inspect the removed parts by comparing with new parts for deformation, damage and wear. Repair or replace if defective.
  2. Inspect the select lever assembly operating condition before assembly. Normal if it operates smoothly.

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  1. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  3. Lift up the vehicle.
  4. Remove the center exhaust pipe. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662139-S39323760682014101300000) , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  5. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). (Turbo model) < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662147-S02884487272014101300000) , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  6. Remove the center exhaust cover.
  7. Remove the snap pin and washer from the shifter arm.
  8. Remove the plate assembly from the transmission case.
  9. Disconnect the cable from arm COMPL.
  10. Raise the claw of clamp to remove the cable from bracket.
  11. Remove the select cable from plate assembly.

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Scheme 966: INSTALLATION
Scheme 966: INSTALLATION

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  1. Position the select cable as shown in the figure, and install it to the plate assembly. CAUTION: If the cable is installed in the wrong direction, loosen the bracket bolts, and then reinstall the cable in the correct direction. Do not forcibly turn the cable (wire side) to align the direction correctly. Tightening torque: T: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
  2. Install the select cable to the shifter arm.
  3. Install the plate assembly to transmission. Tightening torque: T: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
  4. Install the washer and snap pin to the shifter arm.
  5. Install new clamp paying attention to the installing direction.
  6. Insert the tip of inner cable into connector hole of select lever, and fix the cable to bracket.
  7. Shift the select lever to the "N" range, and then adjust the select cable position. < Ref. to «ADJUSTMENT»(ref-662156-S19900851822014101300000) , Select Cable. >
  8. Install the center exhaust cover. Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
  9. Install the center exhaust pipe. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to «INSTALLATION»(ref-662139-S42765677552014101300000) , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  10. Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). (Turbo model) < Ref. to «INSTALLATION»(ref-662147-S36466400162014101300000) , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Connect the battery ground terminal.

Check the removed cable and replace or adjust if damaged, rusty or malfunctioning.

  1. Check the cable for smooth operation.
  2. Check the inner cable for damage and rust.
  3. Check the outer cable for damage, bends and cracks.
  4. Check the boot for damage, cracks and deterioration.
  5. Move the select lever from "P" to "D" range. Check the existence of feel to contact the detents in each range. If the detents cannot be felt or the position pointer is improperly aligned, adjust the cable.
  6. Check if the starter motor rotates when the select lever is set to "P" range.
  7. Check the back-up light illumination when the select lever is in "R" range.
  8. Check the parking lock operation when the select lever is in "P" range.

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  1. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  2. Lift up the vehicle.
  3. Remove the center exhaust pipe. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662139-S39323760682014101300000) , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  4. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). (Turbo model) < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662147-S02884487272014101300000) , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  5. Remove the center exhaust cover.
  6. Loosen the adjusting nuts on both sides.
  7. Turn adjusting nut B until it lightly touches the connector.
  8. Set a spanner wrench to adjusting nut B so that it does not rotate, and then tighten the adjusting nut A. Tightening torque: 7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
  9. After the completion of adjustment, confirm that the select lever operates normally at all ranges.
  10. Installing procedure hereafter is in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 974: SOLENOID UNIT
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  1. Remove the AT select lever. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662156-S33230885872014101300000) , Select Lever. >
  2. Remove the spacer and gasket. < Ref. to «DISASSEMBLY»(ref-662156-S08970603512014101300000) , Select Lever. >
  3. Using a flat tip screwdriver with a thin tip, remove the harness connector from the plate COMPL.
  4. Raise the claw using a flat tip screwdriver with a thin tip, and remove the solenoid unit from the plate COMPL.
  5. Using a flat tip screwdriver with a thin tip, remove the solenoid unit terminals from the harness connector.
StepCheckYesNo
1 CHECK SOLENOID UNIT. Measure the resistance of solenoid unit connector terminals. Terminals No. 4 - No. 3Is the resistance 27.6 - 30.5 ohms?Go to step 2.Replace the solenoid unit. < Ref. to AT SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID AND "P" RANGE SWITCH . >
2 CHECK SOLENOID UNIT. Connect the battery to the solenoid unit connector terminals, and then operate the solenoid. Terminals No. 3 (+) - No. 4 (-)Does the solenoid unit operate normally?Go to step 3.Replace the solenoid unit. < Ref. to AT SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID AND "P" RANGE SWITCH . >
3 CHECK "P" RANGE SWITCH. Shift the select lever to "P" range. Measure the resistance between "P" range switch connector terminals. Terminals No. 1 - No. 2Is the resistance less than 1 ohms?Go to step 4.Replace the "P" range switch. < Ref. to AT SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID AND "P" RANGE SWITCH . >
4 CHECK "P" RANGE SWITCH. Set the select lever to other than "P" range. Measure the resistance between "P" range switch connector terminals. Terminals No. 1 - No. 2Is the resistance 1 Mohms or more?NormalReplace the "P" range switch. < Ref. to AT SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID AND "P" RANGE SWITCH . >
  1. Check that exposed length (a) of MT gear select cable is within specification. Exposed length (a) of MT gear select cable: Specification: 11 mm (0.4 in)
  2. If it is not within the specification, perform the adjustment. < Ref. to «ADJUSTMENT»(ref-662156-S28142957682014101300000) , MT Gear Select Cable. >
SymptomsPossible causeCorrective action
AT select leverStarter does not run.Adjust the select cable and inhibitor switch, or inspect the circuit.
Back-up light does not illuminate.Adjust the select cable and inhibitor switch, or inspect the circuit.
AT shift lock system does not operate normally.Adjust the select cable and inhibitor switch, or inspect the circuit.
Will not change to manual mode or L mode.Inspect the mode switch and select lever, or inspect the circuit.
Up-shift is not engaged at manual mode.Check the shift-up switch and circuit.
Down-shift is not engaged at manual mode.Check the shift-down switch and circuit.
MT gear shift leverCannot shift into reverse.Adjust the MT gear select cable.
Shifted to 6th though it shifted to reverse.Adjust or replace the MT gear select cable.
Can shift into reverse when the slider is not pulled up.Adjust or replace the MT gear select cable.
Slider cannot be pulled up or sticks in the pulled-up position.Check the shift link system of the transmission. Adjust or replace the MT gear select cable.

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