DIAGNOSTICS [T6B0] 2-7

6. Basic Diagnostic Procedure

6. Basic Diagnostic Procedure 6A4 : PERFORM THE DIAGNOSIS.

A: BASIC DIAGNOSTIC
1) Inspect using “Diagnostics Chart with Trouble
PROCEDURE FOR ENGINE Code (DTC)”.
<Ref. to 2-7 [T10A0].>
6A1 : CHECK ENGINE START FAILURE.
NOTE:
Carry out the basic check, only when DTC about
1) Ask the customer when and how the trouble automatic transmission is shown on display. <Ref.
occurred using the interview check list. <Ref. to 2-7 to 2-7 [T6B0].>
[T6C0].>
2) Start the engine. 2) Repair the trouble cause.
3) Perform the clear memory mode. <Ref. to 2-7
: Does the engine start? [T3D0].>
: Go to step 6A2. 4) Perform the inspection mode. <Ref. to 2-7
: Inspection using “Diagnostics for Engine [T3E0].>
Start Failure”. <Ref. to 2-7 [T800].> : Does the Subaru Select Monitor or
OBD-II general scan tool indicate
DTC?
6A2 : CHECK ILLUMINATION OF CHECK
ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR : Inspect using “Diagnostics Chart with
LAMP (MIL). Trouble Code (DTC)”. <Ref. to 2-7
[T10A0].>
: Complete the diagnosis.
: Does CHECK ENGINE malfunction
indicator lamp illuminate?
B: BASIC CHECK ITEMS FOR AT
: Go to step 6A3.
When trouble code about automatic transmission
: Inspection using “9. General Diagnos- is shown on display, carry out the following basic
tics Table”. <Ref. to 2-7 [T900].> check. After that, carry out the replacement or
repair work.
6A3 : CHECK INDICATION OF DTC ON DIS- 1) ATF level check <Ref. to 3-2 [W1B1].>
PLAY. 2) Differential gear oil level check <Ref. to 3-2
[W1B2].>
3) ATF leak check <Ref. to 3-2 [W1B3].>
1) Turn ignition switch to OFF.
4) Differential gear oil leak check <Ref. to 3-2
2) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor or the [W1B3].>
OBD-II general scan tool to data link connector. 5) Stall test <Ref. to 3-2 [W8A0].>
3) Turn ignition switch to ON and the Subaru 6) Line pressure test <Ref. to 3-2 [W10A0].>
Select Monitor or OBD-II general scan tool switch 7) Transfer clutch pressure test <Ref. to 3-2
to ON. [W11A0].>
4) Read DTC on the Subaru Select Monitor or 8) Time lag test <Ref. to 3-2 [W9A0].>
OBD-II general scan tool. 9) Road test <Ref. to 3-2 [W7A0].>
: Does the Subaru Select Monitor or 10) Shift characteristics <Ref. to 3-2 [W7A0].>
OBD-II general scan tool indicate
DTC?
: Go to step 6A4.
: Repair the related parts.
NOTE:
If DTC is not shown on display although the MIL
illuminates, perform diagnostics of MIL (CHECK
ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp) circuit or com-
bination meter. <Ref. to 2-7 [T700].>

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2-7 [T6C1] DIAGNOSTICS
6. Basic Diagnostic Procedure

C: CHECK LIST FOR INTERVIEW

1. CHECK LIST NO. 1
Check the following items when problem has occurred.
NOTE:
Use copies of this page for interviewing customers.
Customer’s name Engine no.
Date of sale Fuel brand
Date of repair Odometer reading km
Vin no. miles
Weather l Fine
l Cloudy
l Rainy
l Snowy
l Various/Others:
Outdoor temperature °F (°C)
l Hot
l Warm
l Cool
l Cold
Place l Highway
l Suburbs
l Inner city
l Uphill
l Downhill
l Rough road
l Others:
Engine temperature l Cold
l Warming-up
l After warming-up
l Any temperature
l Others:
Engine speed rpm
Vehicle speed MPH
Driving conditions l Not affected
l At starting
l While idling
l At racing
l While accelerating
l While cruising
l While decelerating
l While turning (RH/LH)
Headlight l ON/l OFF Rear defogger l ON/l OFF
Blower l ON/l OFF Radio l ON/l OFF
A/C compressor l ON/l OFF CD/Cassette l ON/l OFF
Cooling fan l ON/l OFF Car phone l ON/l OFF
Front wiper l ON/l OFF CB l ON/l OFF
Rear wiper l ON/l OFF

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 DIAGNOSTICS [T6C2] 2-7
6. Basic Diagnostic Procedure

2. CHECK LIST NO. 2 NOTE:

Use copies of this page for interviewing customers.
Check the following items about the vehicle’s state
when MIL turns on.

a) Other warning lights or indicators turn on. l Yes/l No

l Low fuel warning light
l Charge indicator light
l AT diagnostics indicator light
l ABS warning light
l TCS warning light
l Engine oil pressure warning light
b) Fuel level
I Lack of gasoline: l Yes/l No
I Indicator position of fuel gauge:
c) Intentional connecting or disconnecting of harness connectors or spark plug cords: l Yes/l No
I What:
d) Intentional connecting or disconnecting of hoses: l Yes/l No
I What:
e) Installing of parts other than genuine parts: l Yes/l No
I What:
I Where:
f) Occurrence of noise: l Yes/l No
I From where:
I What kind:
g) Occurrence of smell: l Yes/l No
I From where:
I What kind:
h) Intrusion of water into engine compartment or passenger compartment: l Yes/l No
i) Troubles occurred
l Engine does not start.
l Engine stalls during idling.
l Engine stalls while driving.
l Engine speed decreases.
l Engine speed does not decrease.
l Rough idling
l Poor acceleration
l Back fire
l After fire
l No shift
l Excessive shift shock

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