1996 SUBARU LEGACY fuse

e. Malfunction indicator light

1Is always on.2Sometimes comes on.3Comes on only once.4Does not come on.
When does it come on?
Ignition key
position
1Lock2Acc3On (before starting engine)4Start5On after starting (Engine: run)
6On after starting (Engine: stop)
Timing
1Immediately after ignition is on.2Immediately after ignition starts.
3When advancing (Speedmiles/h,miles/h)4While traveling at a constant speed (Speedmiles/h)
5When decelerating (Speedmiles/h,miles/h)
6When turning (To right, to left, steering angledeg., steering timesec)
7When other electrical parts move (Part name:, Operating condition)
8When moving other electrical parts (Part name:, Operating condition)
2. SYMPTOMS
ABS operating
condition1Performs no work.2Operates only when abruptly applying brakes. (Conditions: vehicle speedmiles/h, how to step
on brake pedal)
3Operating time (sec., etc.)4Operating noise (Produced/Not produced)
5What kind of noise? (Knock, gong gong, bong, buzz, gong gong buzz, etc.)
6Reaction force of brake pedal (Stick, pressed down once with a clunk, pressed and released, etc.)
TCS operating
condition
1Performs no work.2Operates only when abruptly accelerating. (Conditions: vehicle speedmiles/h, how to step on
accelerator pedal)
3Operating time (sec., etc.)4Operating noise (Produced/Not produced)
5What kind of noise? (Knock, gong gong, bong, buzz, gong gong buzz, etc.)
6Whether or not operation indicator light comes on. (Come on/Does not come on, Others)
Behavior of
vehicle
1Directional stability cannot be obtained or steering arm refuses to work when applying brakes (vehicle turns to right, turns
to left, spins, etc.).
2Directional stability cannot be obtained or steering arm refuses to work when accelerating (vehicle turns to right, turns to
left, spins, etc.).
3Brakes are out of order (braking distance is long, brakes lock or drag, pedal stroke is long, pedal sticks, etc.).
4Poor acceleration (fails to accelerate, engine stalls, etc.).
5Vibration, abnormal noise (operating noise is loud, noise is produced during operation from the front of vehicle (right, left)
(tones:), noise is produced during operation from the rear of vehicle (tones:, others)
6Other phenomena (concrete symptoms)
3. CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH TROUBLE OCCURS
Environment1Weather (fine, cloudy, rain, snow, etc.)
2Ambient temperature (°C/°F)
3Road (urban area, suburbs, highway, general road, ascending slope, descending slope, paved road, gravel road, muddy
road, sandy place, etc.)
4Road surface (dry, wet, new-fallen snow, compressed snow, frozen slope, etc.)
Conditions
1Brakes (decelerationg, continuous/intermittent)2Accelerator (accelerationg, continuous/intermittent)
3Travel speed (miles, advancing, accelerating, reducing speed, low speed, turning, etc.)
4Condition of tire of each wheel (air pressure, degree of wear, whether or not genuine parts are used, whether
or not chain is passed around tires, whether or not T tire is used.) others ()
5Condition of suspension alignment ()
6Loading state ()
4. REPAIRED PARTS ARE USED OR NOT
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6. Diagnostics Chart for On-board Diagnosis System

1. Check correct installation of stroke sensor.
OK
Not OK
Repair stroke sensor.
2. Check resistance of stroke sensor.
OK
Not OK
Replace stroke sensor.
3. Check stroke sensor operation.
OK
Not OK
Replace stroke sensor.
4. Check body short of stroke sensor.
OK
Not OK
Replace stroke sensor.
5. Check contact point of stop light switch.
OK
Not OK
Replace stroke sensor.
6. Check body short of stop light switch.
OK
Not OK
Replace stroke sensor.
7. Check power supply of stop light switch.
OK
Not OK
Repair harness/connector.
8. Check input voltage of ABS/TCS control mod-
ule.
OK
Not OK
Repair harness/connector.
9. Check stop light circuit.
OK
Not OK
Repair harness/connector.
Replace stop light bulb and/or fuse.
10. Check harness between stroke sensor and
ABS/TCS control module.
OK
Not OK
Repair harness/connector.
11. Check body short of stroke sensor harness.
OK
Not OK
Repair harness.
12. Check pump unit operation.
OK
Not OK
Replace hydraulic unit.
Replace ABS/TCS control module.












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8. Diagnostics Chart with Trouble Code

B4M0733A
3. CHECK GROUND SHORT OF HARNESS.
1) Turn ignition switch OFF.
2) Remove No. 18 fuse from fuse and joint box.
3) Disconnect ABS/TCS control module connectors.
4) Measure resistance between ABS/TCS control module
connector and body.
Connector & terminal / Specified resistance:
(P5) No. 1—body/1MΩor more
B4M0405A
4. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT OF ABS/TCS CONTROL
MODULE.
1) Turn ignition switch OFF.
2) Disconnect connector from ABS/TCS control module.
3) Measure resistance between ABS/TCS control module
connector and body.
Connector & terminal / Specified resistance:
(P4) No. 6—body / 1Ωor less
(P5) No. 5—body / 1Ωor less
(P7) No. 15—body / 1Ωor less
5. CHECK GENERATOR FUNCTION.
1) When the ignition key is at OFF, check the charge warn-
ing light is off.
2) Turn the key ON and ensure the light comes on.
3) Keep the engine running at idle and ensure the light
goes off.
B4M0473A
B4M0395A
6. CHECK INPUT VOLTAGE OF ABS/TCS CONTROL
MODULE.
1) Turn ignition switch OFF.
2) Disconnect ABS/TCS control module connectors.
3) Turn ignition switch ON.
4) Measure voltage between ABS/TCS control module
connector and body.
Connector & terminal / Specified voltage:
(P7) No. 20—body/2Vorless (Engine OFF)
(P7) No. 20—body / 10—14 V (Engine idling)
(P5) No. 1—body / 10—13 V (Engine OFF)
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8. Diagnostics Chart with Trouble Code

B4M0530
5. B.SW SOFT (O)
—Broken brake light switch—
DIAGNOSIS:

Faulty stop light switch

Faulty harness/connector

Faulty stroke sensor

Faulty ABS/TCS control module
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:

TCS does not operate.
NOTE:
Operate the function FA0 in select monitor TCS mode, and
check the stop and brake switches by B1 LED ON/OFF. If
system is normal, LED comes on when depressing brake
pedal, and goes off when not depressing. If so, skip check
steps 2 through 4.
1. Check correct installation of stroke sensor.

OK
Not OK
Repair stroke sensor.
2. Check contact point of stop light switch.

OK
Not OK
Replace stroke sensor.
3. Check input voltage of ABS/TCS control mod-
ule.

OK
Not OK
Repair harness/connector.
4. Check stop light circuit.

OK
Not OK
Repair harness/connector.
Replace stop light bulb and/or fuse.
Replace ABS/TCS control module.




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10. Diagnostic Chart with Select Monitor

11. General Diagnostics Table
: Primary expected causes: Secondary expected causes
Trouble conditions
SymptomsHydraulic
unit
Speed sensor
P valve
Master cylinder
Calipers and piston
Pad
Rotor
Hand brake
Piping
Mixture of air
Brake booster and check valve
Axle and wheel
Alignment
Play of pedal
Rough road surface
Semicylindrical road surface
Loose or worn suspension
Tire
Wrong connection and wiring
Stroke sensor Solenoid valve
Motor
Mount bush ABS function
Directional stability cannot be
obtained when braking.Vehicle turns to right or left. 
Vehicle spins.
Out-of-order brakesLong braking distance
 
Brakes lock.  
Brakes drag.
Long pedal stroke  
Abnormal vehicle pitching 
Unstable braking force. One-
side brake refuses to work. 
TCS function
When accelerating abruptly,
directional stability cannot be
obtained when traveling on a
slippery road surface.Vehicle moves unsteadily.
Handle refuses to work.
Handle loses control. 
Bad acceleration, engine stall-
ing (In addition to the causes
listed here, check the ECM
specifications.)Engine stalls. Engine speed
fails to increase.
Engine speed increases sud-
denly.
Vibration occurs and abnormal
noise is produced.

When applying brakes abruptly.

When accelerating abruptly.

When driving on a slippery
road surface.Brake pedal heavily vibrates
when applying brakes.
   
Loud hydraulic unit operating
noise
Noise is produced from front
of vehicle.
Noise is produced from rear of
vehicle.
NOTE:
This list includes no engine failure and transmission failure.
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11. General Diagnostics Table

6. INSPECTOR
Before advancing the vehicle after the engine starts, drive
the pump motor and valve for a very short time to function-
ally check the ABS/TCS brakes. It is not abnormal if, at this
time, operating noises of the valve and motor are produced
or kickback of the brake pedal is felt when stepping on the
pedal.
7. WHEN ATTACHING CHAINS
It is sometimes a good idea to turn off the TCS for better
advancing and accelerating the vehicle.
8. WHEN A DRUM TESTER IS USED (SPEEDOMETER
TEST, EXHAUST GAS TEST, BRAKE TEST, ETC.)
Before performing tests, turn the TCS off by operating the
TCS OFF switch or disconnect the fuse of ECM input
power source to put the machine out of operation. If oper-
ating other parts to put the TCS in the fail state
intentionally, trouble code will be recorded. Make sure to
clear the memory. Also, in a 2-wheel tester, wheel speed
sensor failure can be detected, making the TCS fail. This
case is also not abnormal and clearing the memory is
required.
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12. Phenomena Peculiar to the System

1. Supplemental Restraint System
“Airbag”
Airbag system wiring harness is routed near the ABS con-
trol module, ABS sensor and hydraulic control unit.
CAUTION:

All Airbag system wiring harness and connectors
are colored yellow. Do not use electrical test equip-
ment on these circuit.

Be careful not to damage Airbag system wiring har-
ness when servicing the ABS control module, ABS
sensor and hydraulic control unit.
2. Pre-inspection
Before performing diagnostics, check the following items
which might affect ABS problems:
A: MECHANICAL INSPECTION
1. POWER SUPPLY
1) Measure battery voltage and specific gravity of electro-
lyte.
Standard voltage: 12 V, or more
Specific gravity: Above 1.260
2) Check the condition of the main and other fuses, and
harnesses and connectors. Also check for proper ground-
ing.
2. BRAKE FLUID
1) Check brake fluid level.
2) Check brake fluid leakage.
3. BRAKE DRAG
Check brake drag.
4. BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR
Check brake pad and rotor.
5. TIRE SPECIFICATIONS, TIRE WEAR AND AIR
PRESSURE
Check tire specifications, tire wear and air pressure. to 4-2 [S1A2].>
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1. Supplemental Restraint System“Airbag”- 2. Pre-inspection

1. Supplemental Restraint System
“Airbag”
Airbag system wiring harness is routed near the ABS con-
trol module, ABS sensor and hydraulic control unit.
CAUTION:

All Airbag system wiring harness and connectors
are colored yellow. Do not use electrical test equip-
ment on these circuit.

Be careful not to damage Airbag system wiring har-
ness when servicing the ABS control module, ABS
sensor and hydraulic control unit.
2. Pre-inspection
Before performing diagnostics, check the following items
which might affect ABS problems:
A: MECHANICAL INSPECTION
1. POWER SUPPLY
1) Measure battery voltage and specific gravity of electro-
lyte.
Standard voltage: 12 V, or more
Specific gravity: Above 1.260
2) Check the condition of the main and other fuses, and
harnesses and connectors. Also check for proper ground-
ing.
2. BRAKE FLUID
1) Check brake fluid level.
2) Check brake fluid leakage.
3. BRAKE DRAG
Check brake drag.
4. BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR
Check brake pad and rotor.
5. TIRE SPECIFICATIONS, TIRE WEAR AND AIR
PRESSURE
Check tire specifications, tire wear and air pressure. to 4-2 [S1A2].>
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1. Supplemental Restraint System“Airbag”- 2. Pre-inspection