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3. TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) I/O
SIGNAL
OBD0093A
Check with ignition switch ON.
ContentConnector
No.Terminal
No.Measuring conditions Voltage (V)
Back-up power supply B56 14 Ignition switch OFF 10—16
Ignition power supplyB54 6
Ignition switch ON (with engine OFF) 10—16
B55 1
Inhibitor switch“P”range switch B56 9Selector lever in“P”range Less than 1
Selector lever in any other than“P”
rangeMore than 8
“N”range switch B56 8Selector lever in“N”range Less than 1
Selector lever in any other than“N”
rangeMore than 8
“R”range switch B56 10Selector lever in“R”range Less than 1
Selector lever in any other than“R”
rangeMore than 6
“D”range switch B54 1Selector lever in“D”range Less than 1
Selector lever in any other than“D”
rangeMore than 6
“3”range switch B54 2Selector lever in“3”range Less than 1
Selector lever in any other than“3”
rangeMore than 6
“2”range switch B54 3Selector lever in“2”range Less than 1
Selector lever in any other than“2”
rangeMore than 6
“1”range switch B54 4Selector lever in“1”range Less than 1
Selector lever in any other than“1”
rangeMore than 6
Brake switch B56 7Brake pedal depressed More than 10.5
Brake pedal released Less than 1
ABS signal B56 5ABS switch ON Less than 1
ABS switch OFF More than 6.5
AT diagnostics signal B55 12Ignition switch ON (with engine OFF) Less than 1
Ignition switch ON (with engine ON) More than 10
Diagnosis switch B56 6Diagnosis connector connected. Less than 1
Diagnosis connector disconnected. More than 6
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ContentConnector
No.Terminal
No.Measuring conditionsVoltage
(V)Resistance to
body
(ohms)
Throttle position
sensorB54 8Throttle fully closed. 0.3—0.7
—
Throttle fully open. 4.3—4.9
Throttle position
sensor power
supplyB56 19Ignition switch ON (with engine
OFF)4.8—5.3—
ATF temperature
sensorB54 10ATF temperature 20°C(68°F) 2.9—4.0 2.1 k—2.9 k
ATF temperature 80°C (176°F) 1.0—1.4 275—375
Vehicle speed
sensor 1B54 12Vehicle stopped. 0
450—720
Vehicle speed at least 20 km/h (12
MPH)More than 1 (AC range)
Vehicle speed
sensor 2B56 11When vehicle is slowly moved at
least 2 meters (7ft).Less than 1)More than 9—
Engine speed
signalB54 5Ignition switch ON (with engine
OFF).More than 10.5
—
Ignition switch ON (with engine ON). 8—11
Cruise set signal B56 3When cruise control is set (SET
lamp ON).Less than 1
—
When cruise control is not set (SET
lamp OFF).More than 6.5
Torque control
signalB55 16 Ignition switch ON 4—6—
Mass air flow
signalB54 9 Engine idling after warm-up 0.5—1.2—
Shift solenoid 1 B55 141st or 4th gear More than 9
20—32
2nd or 3rd gear Less than 1
Shift solenoid 2 B55 131st or 2nd gear More than 9
20—32
3rd or 4th gear Less than 1
Shift solenoid 3 B55 15Selector lever in“N”range (with
throttle fully closed).Less than 1
20—32
Selector lever in“D”range (with
throttle fully closed).More than 9
Duty solenoid A B55 8Throttle fully closed (with engine
OFF) after warm-up.1.5—4.0
1.5—4.5
Throttle fully open (with engine
OFF) after warm-up.Less than 1
Dropping resistor B55 7Throttle fully closed (with engine
OFF) after warm-up.5—14
12—18
Throttle fully open (with engine
OFF) after warm-up.Less than 0.5
Duty solenoid B B55 5When lock up occurs. More than 8.5
9—17
When lock up is released. Less than 0.5
Duty solenoid C
(AWD model only)B55 3Fuse on FWD switch More than 8.5
9—17 Fuse removed from FWD switch
(with throttle fully open and with
select lever in 1st gear).Less than 0.5
Sensor ground
line 1B54 7—0 Less than 1
Sensor ground
line 2B56 20—0 Less than 1
System ground
lineB56 1—0 Less than 1
Power system
ground lineB55 10—0 Less than 1
FWD switch
(AWD model only)B56 2Fuse removed. 6—9.1
—
Fuse installed. Less than 1
Data link signal
(Subaru select
monitor)B5612——
—
13——
AT diagnosis
signalB56 11 Ignition switch ON Less than 1)More than 4—
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![SUBARU LEGACY 1996 Service Repair Manual 6. Basic Diagnostics Procedure
Trouble occurs.
Ask the customer when and how the
trouble occurred using interview
check list. <Ref. to 2-7 [T602].>
Start the engine.
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Trouble occurs.
Ask the customer when and how the
trouble occurred using interview
check list. <Ref. to 2-7 [T602].>
Start the engine.
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6. Basic Diagnostics Procedure
Trouble occurs.
Ask the customer when and how the
trouble occurred using interview
check list.
Start the engine.
Ye sNoInspection using“8. Diagnostics for
Engine Start Failure 2-7 [T800]”.
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illu-
minates.
Ye sNoInspection using“9. General Diag-
nostics Table 2-7 [T900]”.
Inspection using Subaru select moni-
tor or OBD-II general scan tool.
(Subaru select monitor: MODE FB1)
Trouble code
No trouble code designated.Repair.
See NOTE: *1
designated.
Inspection using“10. Diagnostics
Chart with Trouble Code 2-7
[T1000]”.
See NOTE: *2.
Trouble code
designated.
Repair.
Inspection mode
Inspection using Subaru select moni-
tor or OBD-II general scan tool.
(Subaru select monitor: MODE FB0)
No trouble code
Clear memory mode.
designated.
END
NOTE:
*1: If trouble code is not shown on display although the
MIL illuminates, perform diagnostics of the MIL (CHECK
ENGINE LIGHT) circuit or combination meter.
Diagnostics for CHECK ENGINE Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) 2-7 [T700].”>
*2: Carry out the basic check, only when trouble code
about automatic transmission is shown on display.
2-7 [T601].>
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1. BASIC CHECK ITEMS FOR AT
When trouble code about automatic transmission is shown
on display, carry out the following basic check. After that,
carry out the replacement or repair work.
1) ATF level check
2) Differential gear oil level check
3) ATF leak check
4) Differential gear oil leak check
5) Brake band adjustment
6) Stall test
7) Line pressure test
8) Transfer clutch pressure test
9) Time lag test
10) Road test
11) Shift characteristics
NOTE:
As for the method, refer to 3-2 [W2A0], [W2B1], [W300].
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2. CHECK LIST FOR INTERVIEW
Check the following items when problem occurred.
Customer’s name Engine no.
Date of sale Fuel brand
Date of repair Odometer readingkm
miles
Vin no.
WeatherFineCloudyRainySnowyVarious/Other
Outdoor TemperatureHotWarmCoolCold (approx.°F/°C)
PlaceHighwaySuburbsInner CityUphillDownhill
Rough roadOther
Engine Temp.ColdWarming-upAfter warming-upAny temp.Other
Engine speed
0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 rpm
Driving conditionsNot affected
At startingWhile idlingAt racing
While acceleratingWhile cruising
While deceleratingWhile turning (RH/LH)
Vehicle speed
0 102030405060MPH
HeadlightON /OFF
BlowerON /OFF
A/C compressorON /OFF
Cooling fanON /OFF
Front wiperON /OFF
Rear wiperON /OFF
Rear defoggerON /OFF
RadioON /OFF
CD/CassetteON /OFF
Car phoneON /OFF
CB
NOTE: Use copies of this page for interviewing customers.
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Check the following items about the vehicle’s state when
MIL turns on.
a) Other warning lights or indicators turn on.Ye s /No
1Low fuel warning light
2Charge indicator light
3AT diagnostics indicator light
4ABS warning light
5TCS warning light
6Engine oil pressure warning light
b) Fuel level
Lack of gasoline:Ye s /No
Indicator position of fuel gauge:
c) Intentional connecting or disconnecting of harness connectors or spark plug cords:Ye s /No
What:
d) Intentional connecting or disconnecting of hoses:Ye s /No
What:
e) Installing of parts other than genuine partsYe s /No
What:
Where:
f) Occurrence of noiseYe s /No
From where:
What kind:
g) Occurrence of smellYe s /No
From where:
What kind:
h) Intrusion of water into engine compartment or passenger compartmentYe s /No
i) Troubles occurred
1Engine does not start.
2Engine stalls during idling.
3Engine stalls while driving.
4Engine speed decreases.
5Engine speed does not decrease.
6Rough idling
7Poor acceleration
8Back fire
9After fire
10No shift
11Excessive shift shock
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7. Diagnostics for CHECK ENGINE
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
A: CHECK ENGINE MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) DOES NOT COME
ON.
DIAGNOSIS:
The CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
circuit is open or shorted.
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
When ignition switch is turned ON (engine OFF), MIL
does not come on.
7A1Check output signal from ECM.
7A2Check harness between combination meter
and ECM connector.
7A3Check harness between combination meter
and ignition switch connector.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
B2M0507
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