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Basic Diagnostic Procedure: Procedure

  1. CHECK PRE-INSPECTION  .
    1. Ask the customer when and how the trouble occurred using the Check List for Interview. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>CHECK LIST FOR INTERVIEW .
    2. Before performing diagnostics, check the following items which might affect AT problems.

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes:  Go to  2.

    No:  Repair the items which may be affecting the AT trouble.

  2. CHECK MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT  .

    Start the engine and wait for 2 seconds or more. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION PATTERN .

    Does the malfunction indicator light illuminate?

    Yes:  Go to  3.

    No:  Go to  4.

  3. CHECK DTC  .

    Read the DTC of [Transmission] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    NOTE: If the communication function of the Subaru Select Monitor cannot be executed properly, check the communication circuit. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR SUBARU SELECT MONITOR COMMUNICATION .

    Are any DTCs displayed?

    Yes:  Record the DTC, time stamp and freeze frame data. Go to  5.

    No:  Go to  4.

  4. PERFORM GENERAL DIAGNOSTICS  .
    1. Inspect using "Diagnostics with Phenomenon". Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTICS WITH PHENOMENON .
    2. Perform the road test. Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION>ROAD TEST .
    3. Read the DTC of [Transmission] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Are any DTCs displayed?

    Yes:  Go to  5.

    No:  Finish the diagnosis.

  5. PERFORM DIAGNOSIS  .
    1. Inspect by referring to "Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
      NOTE: For the DTC table, refer to "Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>LIST .
    2. Repair or replace the cause of trouble.
    3. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform the clear memory of [Transmission]. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>CLEAR MEMORY .
    4. Execute the inspection mode. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>INSPECTION MODE .
    5. Check the readiness code of [Transmission] using Subaru Select Monitor and confirm that the diagnosis is completed. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>ALL READINESS DIAGNOSTIC CODE(S) .
    6. Read the DTC of [Transmission] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Are any DTCs displayed?

    Yes:  Inspect by referring to "Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    No:  Finish the diagnosis.