1996 SUBARU LEGACY check engine light

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16) Check the pedal stroke.
While the engine is idling, depress the brake pedal with a
490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) load and measure the distance
between the brake pedal and steering wheel. With the
brake pedal released, measure the distance between the
pedal and steering wheel again. The difference between
the two measurements must be less than specified.
Specified pedal stroke:
With TCS
95 mm (3.74 in)
When depressing brake pedal with a 490 N (50 kg,
110 lb) load.
If the distance is more than specifications, there is a
possibility that air is in the brake line. Bleed air from the
brake line.
17) Turn ignition switch OFF.
18) Disconnect select monitor or diagnosis terminal.
19) Add brake fluid to the required level (MAX. level) of
reserve tank.
20) As a final step, test run the vehicle at low speed and
apply brakes relatively hard 2 to 3 times to ensure that
brakes provide normal braking action on all four wheels
without dragging and uneven braking.
2. CONDITIONS FOR AIR BLEEDING CONTROL
Stop light
switchTCS OFF
switchPump
motorTCS
valveFRO
RLOFLO
RROTCS
operating
indicator
lightABS
warning
lightTCS
warning
light
Air
bleeding
control is
operating.OFF ON ON Close Close Close ON ON ON
ON ON OFF Open Open Close ON ON OFF
ON ON OFF Open Close Open ON OFF ON
ON or OFF OFF OFF Open Close Close ON OFF OFF
Stops tem-
porarily.*——OFF Open Close Close OFF OFF OFF
Prohibited.——OFF Open Close Close OFF ON ON
*: When brake fluid level switch detects brake fluid in LOW level, control operation stops temporarily. After refilling brake fluid, operation
re-starts.
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19. Air Bleeding (With TCS model)

D: ABS SEQUENCE CONTROL
1) Under the ABS sequence control, after the hydraulic
unit solenoid valve is driven, the operation of the hydraulic
unit can be checked by means of the brake tester or pres-
sure gauge.
2) ABS sequence control can be started by diagnosis con-
nector or select monitor.
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1. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES OF THE ABS
SEQUENCE CONTROL WITH DIAGNOSIS
CONNECTOR
1) Connect diagnosis terminals to terminal No. 4 of the
diagnosis connector beside driver’s seat heater unit.
2) Ignition switch is turned to ON.
3) Make sure only the start code (code 11) is shown in
normal condition.
NOTE:
When trouble codes are stored in memory, repair the faulty
parts.
4) Set the speed of all wheels at 10 km/h (6 MPH) or less.
5) Turn ignition switch OFF.
6) Within 0.5 seconds after the ABS and TCS warning
lights go out, depress the brake pedal and hold it immedi-
ately after engine starts.
NOTE:

When the ignition switch is set to on, the brake pedal
must not be depressed.

Engine must operate.

If brake pedal is not depressed within 0.5 seconds after
ABS and TCS warning lights go out, the trouble code mode
comes on.
7) After completion of ABS sequence control, turn ignition
switch OFF.
2. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES OF THE ABS
SEQUENCE CONTROL WITH SELECT MONITOR
1) Connect select monitor to data link connector beside
driver’s seat heater unit.
2) Engine starts.
3) Put select monitor to TCS mode.
4) put select monitor to FBI mode. Make sure code 11 is
indicated.
NOTE:
When trouble codes are stored in memory, repair the faulty
parts.
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20. Hydraulic Unit for ABS/TCS System

F: TCS SEQUENCE CONTROL
1) Under the TCS sequence control, after the hydraulic
unit solenoid valve is driven, the operation of the hydraulic
unit can be checked by means of the brake tester or pres-
sure gauge.
2) TCS sequence control can be started by diagnosis con-
nector or select monitor.
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1. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES OF THE TCS
SEQUENCE CONTROL WITH DIAGNOSIS
CONNECTOR
1) Connect diagnosis terminals to terminal No. 4 of the
diagnosis connector beside driver seat heater unit.
2) Ignition switch is turned to ON.
3) Make sure only the start code (code 11) is shown in
normal condition.
NOTE:
When trouble codes are stored in memory, repair the faulty
parts.
4) Set the speed of all wheels at 10 km/h (6 MPH) or less.
5) Turn ignition switch OFF.
6) Start engine, and within 0.5 seconds after the ABS
warning light and TCS warning light go out, press TCS OFF
switch. Within 1.0 second thereafter, release and press the
switch again. Then, keep the switch pressed.
NOTE:

When the TCS sequence control is set to on, the brake
pedal must not be depressed.

Engine must operate.

When TCS OFF switch is not depressed within 0.5 sec-
onds after ABS and TCS warning lights turn off, the trouble
code mode comes on.
7) After completion of TCS sequence control, turn ignition
switch OFF.
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20. Hydraulic Unit for ABS/TCS System

D: ABS SEQUENCE CONTROL
1) Under the ABS sequence control, after the hydraulic
unit solenoid valve is driven, the operation of the hydraulic
unit can be checked by means of the brake tester or pres-
sure gauge.
2) ABS sequence control can be started by diagnosis con-
nector or select monitor.
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1. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES OF THE ABS
SEQUENCE CONTROL WITH DIAGNOSIS
CONNECTOR
1) Connect diagnosis terminals to terminals No. 3 and No.
6 of the diagnosis connector beside driver’s seat heater
unit.
2) Set the speed of all wheels at 4 km/h (2 MPH) or less.
3) Turn ignition switch OFF.
4) Within 0.5 seconds after the ABS warning light goes
out, depress the brake pedal and hold it immediately after
ignition switch is turned to ON.
CAUTION:
Do not depress the clutch pedal.
NOTE:

When the ignition switch is set to on, the brake pedal
must not be depressed.

Engine must not operate.
5) After completion of ABS sequence control, turn ignition
switch OFF.
2. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES OF THE ABS
SEQUENCE CONTROL WITH SELECT MONITOR
1) Connect select monitor to data link connector beside
driver’s seat heater unit.
2) Turn ignition switch ON.
3) Put select monitor to ABS mode.
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4) PressFD1ENTkey.
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22. Hydraulic Unit for ABS System (ABS 5.3 Type)

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4. LEAK TEST — HIGH-PRESSURE SIDE
Operate the A/C system for approx. 10 minutes, then turn
the engine off and begin the leak test.
1) Begin at the connection of the high-pressure tube to the
evaporator, and work your way along the high- pressure
side of the system to the compressor. There are three
places to check on each tube connection.
2) Check the area.
(1) Check the area where the fitting joins the tube.
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(2) Check the area where the two parts of the fitting
join each other.
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(3) Check the area where the nut joins the tube.
3) Check the area of the sight glass and pressure switch
(dual switch), and also check the seams of the receiver
drier.
4) Check the connections of the tubes to the condenser,
and also check any welded joints on the condenser.
CAUTION:
An oily area on the fins of the condenser may indicate
a leak.
5) Check the area where the hoses attach to the compres-
sor.
6) Check around the machined portions of the compressor
(where the compressor sections join each other).
7) If equipped, check the thermal limiter on the compres-
sor housing.
8) Check the compressor shaft seal by probing near the
center of the compressor clutch pulley.
NOTE:
Some shaft seals have a very slight amount of normal
leakage [approximately 28 g (1.0 oz) per year].
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8. Leak Testing

3. Spark Plug
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
All spark plugs installed on an engine, must be of the
same heat range.
Spark plug:
CHAMPION: RC10YC4
(Alternate)
NGK: BKR6E-11
NIPPONDENSO: K20PR-U11
1) Remove spark plug cords by pulling boot, not cord itself.
2) Remove spark plugs.
3) When installing spark plugs on cylinder head, use spark
plug wrench.
Tightening torque (Spark plug):
20.6±2.9 N⋅m (2.10±0.30 kg-m, 15.19±2.14 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
The above torque should be only applied to new spark
plugs without oil on their threads.
In case their threads are lubricated, the torque should
be reduced by approximately 1/3 of the specified
torque in order to avoid their over-stressing.
4) Connect spark plug cords.
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B: INSPECTION
Check electrodes and inner and outer porcelain of plugs,
noting the type of deposits and the degree of electrode
erosion.
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1) Normal
Brown to grayish-tan deposits and slight electrode wear
indicate correct spark plug heat range.
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3. Spark Plug

2. Generator
Turn ignition switch ON
(engine OFF).
Check if charge bulb
comes on.
YES
NO
Disconnect generator
body harness
connector.
Turn ignition switch to
“START.”(engine starts.)Check if charge bulb
comes on when terminal
(L) of body harness
connector is grounded.
YES
NO
Replace charge bulb.
Check IC regulator.
Check positive terminal
of diode.
Check if charge bulb is
OFF while engine idles.
NO
YES (Remains ON or blinks.)
Check or replace fan belt.
Check generator.
Check S or BAT terminal for improper
contact.
Measure VB* of battery
while running engine at
1,500 rpm.15.5 V is less than VB.
Replace IC regulator
assembly.
VB is less
than 12.5 V.12.5 V is less than or equal to VB, and
VB is less than or equal to 15.5 V.
Check IC regulator as a
single unit.
Turn light switch ON
while engine idles.Check if charge bulb
comes on.
YES
NO
No problems
Check diode assembly.
*: Terminal voltage







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2. Generator

1. Body Electrical
A: SPECIFICATIONS
BatteryReserve capacity 82 minutes (MT), 100 minutes (AT)
Cold cranking ampere 430 amperes (MT), 490 amperes (AT)
Fuse10 A, 15 A, 20 A
Combination
meterSpeedometer Electric pulse type
Tachometer Electric impulse type
Water temperature gauge Thermistor cross coil type
Fuel gauge Resistance cross coil type
Charge indicator light 12 V—1.4 W
Brake fluid level warning/parking brake indicator light 12 V—1.4 W
AT oil temperature warning light (AWD only) 12 V—1.4 W
A.B.S. warning light 12 V—1.4 W
CHECK ENGINE warning light
(Malfunction indicator lamp)12 V—1.4 W
Oil pressure warning light 12 V—1.4 W
AIRBAG system warning light 12 V—1.4 W
Low fuel warning light 12 V—3W
FWD indicator light 12 V—1.4 W
TCS warning light 12 V—1.4 W
TCS indicator light 12 V—1.4 W
Turn signal indicator light 12 V—1.4 W (2 pieces)
Seat belt warning light 12 V—1.4 W
Door open warning light 12 V—1.4 W
Headlight beam indicator light 12 V—1.4 W
Meter illumination light12 V—3 W (2 pieces)
12 V—3.4 W (4 pieces)
Headlight 12 V—60/55 W (Halogen)
Front clearance light 12 V—5W
Turn signal lightFront 12 V—21 W
Rear 12 V—21 W
Tail/Stop light 12 V—5/21 W
Back-up light 12 V—21 W
High-mount stop light12 V—18 W (SEDAN), 12 V—13 W
(WAGON)
License plate light 12 V—5W
Room light 12 V—8W
Trunk room light (SEDAN) 12 V—5W
Luggage room light (WAGON) 12 V—5W
Spot light 12 V—8 W (2 pieces)
Glove box light 12 V—3.4 W
Ash tray illumination light 12 V—1.7 W
Selector lever illumination light (AT model) 12 V—1.7 W
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6-2SPECIFICATIONS
1. Body Electrical