1996 SUBARU LEGACY Service Repair Manual

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual B: CHECK LIST FOR INTERVIEW
Check the following items about the vehicle’s state.
1. THE STATE OF THE WARNING LIGHTS
a. ABS warning light

1Is always on.2Sometimes comes on.3Comes on only once.4D

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual 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)4Start

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual C: INSPECTION MODE
The on-board diagnosis system is designed to detect prob-
lems while the vehicle is being driven. If a problem is found,
the ABS and TCS warning light will illuminate to inform the

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual B4M0082C
2. CLEARING MEMORY
1) After calling up a trouble code, disconnect ABS check
connector terminal No. 4 from diagnosis terminal.
2) Repeat 3 times within approx. 12 seconds; connecting
and disco

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual 7. Diagnostics Chart for Warning Light
Circuit Failure
A: TROUBLE CODE DOES NOT APPEAR.
—TCS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON WHEN
STARTING THE ENGINE.—
1. Check TCS warning light.
OK
Not OK
Repair harness

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual B4M0715A
1. CHECK TCS WARNING LIGHT.
1) Turn ignition switch OFF.
2) Disconnect all connectors from ABS/TCS control mod-
ule.
3) Turn ignition switch ON.
4) Measure voltage between ABS/TCS control mod

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual B: ABS AND TCS WARNING LIGHT DO NOT
GO OFF.
—TCS OFF AND TCS OPERATING
INDICATOR LIGHTS COME ON AND GO OFF
PROPERLY WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE,
WHILE ABS WARNING AND TCS WARNING
LIGHTS KEEP ON.—
1.

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual 1. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL.
Check that brake fluid level is above the MIN indication on
the reservoir tank.
B4M0716A
2. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SENSOR.
1) Turn ignition switch OFF.
2) Disconnect conne