1996 SUBARU LEGACY wheel

OBD0439A
4) Measure resistance of harness connector between
TCM and body to make sure that circuit does not short.
Connector & terminal / Specified resistance:
(B55) No. 14—Body/1MΩ, or more
(B55) No. 10—Body/1MΩ, or more
G3M0109
2. CHECK SHIFT SOLENOID 1’s GROUND LINE.
Measure resistance between transmission connector
receptacle and transmission case.
Connector & terminal / Specified resistance:
(T4) No. 4—Transmission / 1Ω, or less
G3M0123
3. CHECK SHIFT SOLENOID 1.
Measure resistance between transmission connector
receptacle’s terminals.
Connector & terminal / Specified resistance:
(T4) No. 3—No.4/20—32Ω
OBD0437A
4. CHECK OUTPUT SIGNAL EMITTED FROM TCM.
1) Connect connectors to TCM and transmission.
2) Lift-up or raise the vehicle and support with safety
stands.
CAUTION:
On AWD models, raise all wheels off ground.
3) Start and warm-up the engine and transmission.
4) Idle the engine.
5) Move selector lever to“D”.
6) Measure voltage between TCM connector terminals.
Connector & terminal / Specified voltage:
(B55) No. 14—No. 10 / 9 V, or more
NOTE:
The speed difference between front and rear wheels may
light either the ABS or the ABS/TCS warning light, but this
indicates no malfunctions. When AT control diagnosis is
finished, perform the ABS or the ABS/TCS memory clear-
ance procedure of self-diagnosis system.

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7. Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code

OBD0396A
3. CHECK INPUT SIGNAL FOR TCM.
1) Connect connectors to TCM and transmission.
2) Lift-up or raise the vehicle and place safety stands.
CAUTION:
On AWD models, raise all wheels off floor.
3) Push the TCS OFF switch to ON. (With TCS models)
4) Start the engine and set vehicle in 20 km/h (12 MPH)
condition.
5) Measure voltage between TCM connector terminals.
Connector & terminal / Specified voltage:
(B54) No. 12—No. 7 / AC 1 V, or more
NOTE:
The speed difference between front and rear wheels may
light either the ABS or the ABS/TCS warning light, but this
indicates no malfunctions. When AT control diagnosis is
finished, perform the ABS or the ABS/TCS memory clear-
ance procedure of self-diagnosis system.

OBD0145A
B3M0413
OBD0399

Using Subaru select monitor:
(1) Connect connectors to TCM and transmission.
(2) Turn ignition switch to OFF.
(3) Connect the Subaru select monitor to data link con-
nector.
(4) Lift-up or raise the vehicle and place safety stands.
CAUTION:
On AWD models, raise all wheels off floor.
(5) Turn ignition switch to ON and Subaru select moni-
tor switch to ON.
(6) Push the TCS OFF switch to ON. (With TCS mod-
els)
(7) Start the engine and operate at constant speed.
(8) Read data on Subaru select monitor.
(9) Designate mode using function key.
Function mode: F02 or F03
SPECIFIED DATA:
F02: Compare speedometer with monitor indica-
tions.
F03: Compare speedometer with monitor indica-
tions.

F02: Vehicle speed is indicated in“m/h”.

F03: Vehicle speed is indicated in“km/h”.
NOTE:
The speed difference between front and rear wheels may
light either the ABS or the ABS/TCS warning light, but this
indicates no malfunctions. When AT control diagnosis is
finished, perform the ABS or the ABS/TCS memory clear-
ance procedure of self-diagnosis system.

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7. Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code

B3M0243B

Using oscilloscope:
(1) Connect connectors to TCM and transmission.
(2) Lift-up the vehicle and place safety stands.
WARNING:
On AWD models, make sure that all wheels are raised
off floor.
(3) Set oscilloscope to TCM connector terminals.
Connector & terminals:
Positive probe; (B54) No. 12
Earth lead; (B54) No. 7
B3M0244A
(4) Push the TCS OFF switch to ON. (With TCS mod-
els)
(5) Start the engine, and set vehicle in 20 km/h (12
MPH) condition.
(6) Measure signal voltage indicated on oscilloscope.
Specified voltage: AC 1 V, or more
NOTE:
The speed difference between front and rear wheels may
light either the ABS or the ABS/TCS warning light, but this
indicates no malfunctions. When AT control diagnosis is
finished, perform the ABS or the ABS/TCS memory clear-
ance procedure of self-diagnosis system.

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7. Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code

B3M0289
3. CHECK VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR 2.
1) Install combination meter.
2) Connect connector to TCM.
3) Lift-up the vehicle and place safety stand.
CAUTION:
On AWD models, raise all wheels off floor.
4) Disconnect connector from vehicle speed sensor 2.
5) Measure resistance between terminals of vehicle speed
sensor 2.
Terminals / Specified resistance:
(B17) No. 1—No. 2 / 350—450Ω
No. 1—Body/1MΩ, or more
No. 2—Body/1MΩ, or more
B3M0256
6) Push the TCS OFF switch to ON. (With TCS models)
7) Start the engine and set vehicle in 20 km/h (12 MPH)
condition.
8) Measure output signal of vehicle speed sensor 2.
WARNING:
Be careful not to be caught up by the running wheels.
9) Using a voltage meter; measure voltage between termi-
nals of vehicle speed sensor 2.
Terminals / Specified voltage:
(B17) No. 1—No. 2 / AC 2 V, or more
NOTE:
The speed difference between front and rear wheels may
light either the ABS or the ABS/TCS warning light, but this
indicates no malfunctions. When AT control diagnosis is
finished, perform the ABS or the ABS/TCS memory clear-
ance procedure of self-diagnosis system.

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7. Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code

B3M0257

Using oscilloscope:
(1) Install combination meter.
(2) Connect connector to TCM.
(3) Lift-up the vehicle and place safety stand.
WARNING:
On AWD models, make sure that all wheels are raised
off floor.
(4) Set oscilloscope to vehicle speed sensor 2.
Connector & terminal / No. 1—No. 2
B3M0254A
(5) Push the TCS OFF switch to ON. (With TCS mod-
els)
(6) Start the engine, and drive the wheels slowly.
(7) Measure signal voltage indicated on oscilloscope.
Specified voltage: AC 2 V, or more
NOTE:
The speed difference between front and rear wheels may
light either the ABS or the ABS/TCS warning light, but this
indicates no malfunctions. When AT control diagnosis is
finished, perform the ABS or the ABS/TCS memory clear-
ance procedure of self-diagnosis system.

B3M0369A
4. CHECK INPUT SIGNAL FOR TCM.
1) Connect connector to vehicle speed sensor 2.
2) Lift-up the vehicle or set the vehicle on free roller.
CAUTION:
On AWD models, raise all wheels off floor.
3) Push the TCS OFF switch to ON. (With TCS models)
4) Start the engine, and drive the wheels slowly.
5) Measure voltage between TCM and body.
Connector & terminal / Specified voltage:
(B56) No. 11—Body / Less than 1↔
more than 9 V
NOTE:
The speed difference between front and rear wheels may
light either the ABS or the ABS/TCS warning light, but this
indicates no malfunctions. When AT control diagnosis is
finished, perform the ABS or the ABS/TCS memory clear-
ance procedure of self-diagnosis system.

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7. Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code

OBD0145A

Using Subaru select monitor:
(1) Install combination meter.
(2) Connect connectors to TCM and vehicle speed
sensor 2.
(3) Lift-up the vehicle or set the vehicle on free roller.
(4) Turn ignition switch to OFF.
(5) Connect the Subaru select monitor to data link con-
nector.
(6) Turn ignition switch to ON and Subaru select moni-
tor switch to ON.
CAUTION:
On AWD models, raise all wheels off floor.
(7) Push the TCS OFF switch to ON. (With TCS mod-
els)
G3M0726
B3M0384
(8) Start the engine, and drive the wheels.
(9) Read data on Subaru select monitor.
(10) Designate mode using function key.
Function mode: F04 or F05
SPECIFIED DATA:
Compare speedometer with select monitor indica-
tions.

F04: Vehicle speed is indicated in mile per hour (MPH).

F05: Vehicle speed is indicated in kilometer per hour
(km/h).
NOTE:
The speed difference between front and rear wheels may
light either the ABS or the ABS/TCS warning light, but this
indicates no malfunctions. When AT control diagnosis is
finished, perform the ABS or the ABS/TCS memory clear-
ance procedure of self-diagnosis system.

B3M0248B

Using oscilloscope:
(1) Connect connector to vehicle speed sensor 2.
(2) Lift-up the vehicle or set the vehicle on free rollers.
CAUTION:
On AWD models, raise all wheels off floor.
(3) Set oscilloscope to TCM connector terminals.
Connector & terminals:
Positive probe; (B56) No. 11
Earth lead; Body
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7. Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code

G2M0931
(4) Push the TCS OFF switch to ON. (with TCS mod-
els)
(5) Start the engine.
(6) Shift on the gear position, and keep the vehicle
speed at constant.
(7) Measure signal voltage.
Specified voltage: 2 V, or more
NOTE:
If vehicle speed increases, the width of amplitude (W)
decreases.
NOTE:
The speed difference between front and rear wheels may
light either the ABS or the ABS/TCS warning light, but this
indicates no malfunctions. When AT control diagnosis is
finished, perform the ABS or the ABS/TCS memory clear-
ance procedure of self-diagnosis system.

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7. Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code

Problem parts
Inhibitor switch
Control module
Vehicle speed sensor 1
Vehicle speed sensor 2
Select cable
Select lever
FWD switch
Starter motor and harness
Throttle position sensor
Diagnosis switch
Accumulator (“N”—“D”)
Accumulator (2A)
Accumulator (4A)
Accumulator (3R)
ATF temperature sensor
Strainer
Duty solenoid A
Duty solenoid B
Shift solenoid 1
Shift solenoid 2
Shift solenoid 3
Control valve
Detent spring
Manual plate
Transfer clutch
Transfer valve
Transfer pipe
Duty solenoid C
Forward clutch
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Engine brake is not effected when select
lever is in“3”or“2”range.
Engine brake is not effected when select
lever is in“1”range.X
Shift characteristics are erroneous.XXXX X X
No lock-up occurs. X X X X
Vehicle cannot be set in“D”range power
mode.XX
“D”range power mode cannot be released. X X X
Parking brake is not effected. X X
Shift lever cannot be moved or is hard to
move from“P”range.XX
Select lever is hard to move. X X X X
Select lever is too light to move (unreason-
able resistance).XX
ATF spurts out.
Differential oil spurts out.
Differential oil level changes excessively.
Odor is produced from oil supply pipe.XX
Shock occurs when select lever is moved
from“1”to“2”range.X XXXX X
Slippage occurs when select lever is moved
from“1”to“2”range.X XXXX X
Shock occurs when select lever is moved
from“2”to“3”range.XXXXXX
Slippage occurs when select lever is moved
from“2”to“3”range.XXXXXX
Shock occurs when select lever is moved
from“3”to“4”range.X X XXX X
Slippage occurs when select lever is moved
from“3”to“4”range.X X XXX X
Shock occurs when select lever is moved
from“3”to“2”range.XXXXX
Shock occurs when select lever is moved
from“D”to“1”range.XXXXX
Shock occurs when select lever is moved
from“2”to“1”range.XXXXX
Shock occurs when accelerator pedal is
released at medium speeds.XXXXX
Vibration occurs during straight-forward
operation.XX
Select lever slips out of position during
acceleration or while driving on rough terrain.XX XX
Vibration occurs during turns (tight corner
“braking”phenomenon).XXX X X XX X
Front wheel slippage occurs during standing
starts.X X X X X X XXXX
Vehicle is not set in FWD mode. X XXX X
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9. General Diagnostic Table