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3. Engine Idle Speed
A: MEASUREMENT
1) Before checking idle speed, check the following:
(1) Ensure that air cleaner element is free from
clogging, ignition timing is correct, spark plugs are in
good condition, and that hoses are connected properly.
(2) Ensure that malfunction indicator light (CHECK
ENGINE light) does not illuminate.
2) Warm-up the engine.
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3) Connect Subaru Select Monitor or the OBD-II general
scan tool to data link connector.
CAUTION:
When connecting Subaru Select Monitor, turn ignition
switch to OFF.
4) Start the engine and measure engine speed.
NOTE:
Engine speed is indicated on Subaru Select Monitor by
selecting “MODE F04”.
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NOTE:
When using the OBD-II general scan tool, carefully read
its operation manual.
When Subaru Select Monitor is not used, attach the
pickup sensor on tachometer (Secondary pickup type) to
#1 cylinder spark plug cord.
This ignition system provides simultaneous ignition for
#1 and #2 plugs. It must be noted that some tachometers
may register twice that of actual engine speed.
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5) Check idle speed when unloaded. (With headlights,
heater fan, rear defroster, radiator fan, air conditioning, etc.
OFF)
Idle speed (No load and gears in neutral (MT) or N or
P (AT) position):
700±100 rpm
6) Check idle speed when loaded. (Turn air conditioning
switch to“ON”and operate compressor for at least one
minute before measurement.)
Idle speed [A/C“ON”, no load and gears in neutral
(MT) or N or P (AT) position]:
850±50 rpm
CAUTION:
Never rotate idle adjusting screw. If idle speed is out
of specifications, refer to General On-board Diagnosis
Table under “2-7 On-Board Diagnostics II System”.
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Type of sound Condition Possible cause
Hissing sound—Loss of compression
Air leakage in air intake system, hoses, connections or
manifolds
Timing belt noise—Loose timing belt
Belt contacting case/adjacent part
NOTE*:
When disconnecting fuel injector connector, Malfunction Indicator Light (CHECK ENGINE light) illuminates and trouble code is stored in
ECM memory.
Therefore, carry out the CLEAR MEMORY MODE and INSPECTION MODE after connecting fuel injector connector. (Ref. to 2-7 On-Board
Diagnostics II System.)
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A: OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C MODEL)
CONDITION:
Engine coolant temperature is above 95°C (203°F).
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
Radiator main fan does not operate under the above
condition.
1. Check fuse and power supply.
OK
Not OK
Melted fuse,repair the shorted part of the circuit
,replace fuse.
2. Check harness connector between fuse and
relay box, and A/C relay holder.
OK
Not OK
Repair or replace wiring harness.
3. Check A/C relay holder.
OK
Not OK
Repair or replace A/C relay holder.
4. Check harness connector between A/C relay
holder and main fan motor.
OK
Not OK
Repair or replace wiring harness.
5. Check ground circuit of main fan motor.
OK
Not OK
Repair or replace wiring harness.
6. Check main fan motor.
OK
Not OK
Replace main fan motor.
Refer to 2-7 On-Board Diagnostics II System.
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1. CHECK FUSE AND POWER SUPPLY.
1) Check fuse No. 13.
2) Turn ignition switch to ACC.
3) Measure voltage between fuse and relay box, and body.
Connector & terminal / Specified voltage:
(F40) No. 3—Body / 10 V, or more
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B: LO MODE OPERATION (WITH A/C MODEL)
CONDITION:
Condition (1) :
Engine coolant temperature is below 89°C (192°F).
A/C switch is turned ON.
Vehicle speed is below 10 km/h (6 MPH).
Condition (2) :
Engine coolant temperature is above 95°C (203°F).
A/C switch is turned OFF.
Vehicle speed is below 10 km/h (6 MPH).
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
Radiator main fan does not rotate at LO speed under
conditions (1) and (2) above.
1. Check power supply to main fan relay-1.
OK
Not OK
Melted fuse (in A/C relay holder),repair the
shorted part of the circuit,replace fuse.
2. Check main fan relay-1.
OK
Not OK
Replace main fan relay-1.
3. Check harness connector between main fan
relay-1 and main fan motor.
OK
Not OK
Repair or replace wiring harness.
4. Check ground circuit of main fan motor.
OK
Not OK
Repair or replace wiring harness.
5. Check main fan motor.
OK
Not OK
Replace main fan motor.
Refer to 2-7 On-Board Diagnostics II System.
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C: HI MODE OPERATION (WITH A/C MODEL)
CONDITION:
Condition (1) :
Engine coolant temperature is below 89°C (192°F).
A/C switch is turned ON.
Vehicle speed is over 20 km/h (12 MPH).
Condition (2) :
Engine coolant temperature is above 95°C (203°F).
A/C switch is turned OFF.
Vehicle speed is over 20 km/h (12 MPH).
Condition (3) :
Engine coolant temperature is above 95°C (203°F).
A/C switch is turned ON.
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
Radiator main fan does not rotate at HI speed under
conditions (1), (2) and (3) above.
1. Check operation of main fan motor LO mode.
OK
Not OK
Check LO mode operation.
2. Check power supply to main fan relay-2.
OK
Not OK
Melted fuse (in A/C relay holder),repair the
shorted part of the circuit,replace fuse.
3. Check main fan relay-2.
OK
Not OK
Replace main fan relay-2.
4. Check harness connector between main fan
relay-2 and main fan motor.
OK
Not OK
Repair or replace wiring harness.
5. Check ground circuit of main fan motor.
OK
Not OK
Repair or replace wiring harness.
6. Check main fan motor.
OK
Not OK
Replace main fan motor.
Refer to 2-7 On-Board Diagnostics II System.
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A: LO MODE OPERATION
CONDITION:
Condition (1) :
Engine coolant temperature is below 89°C (192°F).
A/C switch is turned ON.
Vehicle speed is below 10 km/h (6 MPH).
Condition (2) :
Engine coolant temperature is above 95°C (203°F).
A/C switch is turned OFF.
Vehicle speed is below 10 km/h (6 MPH).
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
Radiator sub fan does not rotate at LO speed under
conditions (1) and (2) above.
1. Check fuse and power supply.
OK
Not OK
Melted fuse,repair the shorted part of the circuit
,replace fuse.
2. Check harness connector between fuse and
relay box, and sub fan motor.
OK
Not OK
Repair or replace wiring harness.
3. Check ground circuit of sub fan motor.
OK
Not OK
Repair or replace wiring harness.
4. Check sub fan motor.
OK
Not OK
Replace sub fan motor.
Refer to 2-7 On-Board Diagnostics II System.
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B: HI MODE OPERATION
CONDITION:
Condition (1) :
Engine coolant temperature is below 89°C (192°F).
A/C switch is turned ON.
Vehicle speed is over 20 km/h (12 MPH).
Condition (2) :
Engine coolant temperature is above 95°C (203°F).
A/C switch is turned OFF.
Vehicle speed is over 20 km/h (12 MPH).
Condition (3) :
Engine coolant temperature is above 95°C (203°F).
A/C switch is turned ON.
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
Radiator sub fan does not rotate at HI speed under con-
ditions (1), (2) and (3) above.
1. Check operation of sub fan motor LO mode.
OK
Not OK
Check LO mode operation.
2. Check power supply to sub fan relay-2.
OK
Not OK
Melted fuse (in A/C relay holder),repair the
shorted part of the circuit,replace fuse.
3. Check sub fan relay-2.
OK
Not OK
Replace sub fan relay-2.
4. Check harness connector between sub fan
relay-2 and sub fan motor.
OK
Not OK
Repair or replace wiring harness.
5. Check ground circuit of sub fan motor.
OK
Not OK
Repair or replace wiring harness.
6. Check sub fan motor.
OK
Not OK
Replace sub fan motor.
Refer to 2-7 On-Board Diagnostics II System.
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