1997 SUBARU LEGACY steering

G6M0137
4) When tester indicates 12 volts when its probe reaches
point“A”, a broken circuit occurs between point“A”and the
negative terminal. Slowly move tester probe toward the
negative terminal while contacting it on heat wire to locate
point where tester indication changes abruptly (0 volts).
This is the point where a broken circuit occurs.
When tester indicates 0 volts when its probe reaches point
“A”, a broken circuit occurs between point“A”and the posi-
tive terminal. Locate a point where tester indication
changes abruptly (12 volts) while slowly moving tester
probe toward the positive terminal.
G6M0138
C: REPAIR
1) Clean broken wire and its surrounding area.
2) Cut off slit on (used) thin film by 0.5 mm (0.020 in) width
and 10 mm (0.39 in) length.
3) Place the slit on glass along the broken wire, and
deposit conductive silver composition (DUPONT No. 4817)
on the broken portion.
4) Dry out the deposited portion.
5) Inspect the repaired wire for continuity.
B6M0120
13. Combination Meter
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. COMBINATION METER
1) Move steering wheel fully down.
2) Remove screws which secure meter visor.
3) Remove visor from instrument panel.
4) Disconnect connectors from meter visor.
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5) Remove screws which secure combination meter, and
pull combination meter out.
6) Disconnect connectors from back of combination meter.
CAUTION:
When installing combination meter, be sure to connect
connectors to backside of combination meter.
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12. Rear Window Defogger - 13. Combination Meter

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15. Horn and Cigarette Lighter
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. HORN
1) Open the engine hood.
2) Disconnect connector of horn.
3) Remove the horn.
Tightening torque:
18±5 N⋅m (1.8±0.5 kg-m, 13.0±3.6 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
After installing horn, connect connector, fit firmly wir-
ing harness to prevent from disconnecting due to
vibration.
B6M0124
2. HORN SWITCH (HORN PAD)
1) Remove screw which secures horn switch (steering
pad) to the base of steering wheel.
2) Remove horn switch (steering pad) from steering wheel
while disconnecting connector.
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3. CIGARETTE LIGHTER
1) Remove center panel from instrument panel. 5-4 [W1A0].>
2) Disconnect connector from cigarette lighter.
3) Turn illumination socket 45°counterclockwise and
remove it.
4) Loosen nut, and then remove cigarette lighter body.
CAUTION:

Align socket with cutout portion of instrument panel
during installation.

In case of replacing cigarette lighter, use genuine
part only and always replace both plug and socket
combination.
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15. Horn and Cigarette Lighter

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B: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH
1) Remove screws which secure meter visor.
2) Remove meter visor from instrument panel while dis-
connecting connectors.
3) Remove cruise control main switch from meter visor.
B6M0357A
2. CRUISE CONTROL COMMAND SWITCH
1) Remove screw which secures horn pad to the base of
steering wheel.
2) Remove horn pad from steering wheel while discon-
necting connector.
3) Disconnect connector of cruise control command
switch.
4) Remove screws which secure cruise control command
switch to steering wheel, and then remove command
switch.
WARNING:
Refer to 5-5 when removing or installing the module
from the airbag equipped model.
B6M0156
3. ACTUATOR
1) Loosen nut which secures cruise control cable end to
throttle cam, and then remove cable from engine throttle
cam.
2) Remove clip bands from cruise control cable.
CAUTION:

Be careful not to apply excessive load to the wire
cable when adjusting and/or installing; otherwise, the
actuator may be deformed or damaged.

Do not bend cable sharply with a radius less than
100 mm (3.94 in); otherwise, cable may bend
permanently, resulting in poor performance.

When installing cable, be careful not to sharply bend
or pinch the inner cable; otherwise, the cable may
break.
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21. Cruise Control

D: BASIC DIAGNOSTICS PROCEDURE
Start security system check.
Fully open all door windows and turn ignition switch OFF.
Take key out of ignition, exit vehicle and lock driver’s door.
Indicator light illuminates.
OK The light flashes.
 The light does not
illuminate.
Check indicator harness.
Check security indicator light.
Check driver’s door key cylinder lock/unlock switch.
Check security control module.
Check whether switch input signal remains UNLOCK.
Check wiring harness.
Check switch input signals.
(Harnesses and switches separately)
(Tamper, door, hood, trunk and rear gate
switch)Check security control module.
Wait for 30 seconds.
Indicator light flashes at long intervals (0.2 sec. ON and 2.4 sec.
OFF).
OK
 Not OK
Check security control module.
Unlock driver’s door using the inside lock knob and open door.
The horn sounds and headlights flash intermittently at 0.2 sec. ON
and 0.6 sec. OFF intervals.
The engine will not start even if the ignition switch is turned to
START. Indicator lamp goes out.
OK Starter motor runs.
 All are not OK.
Check driver’s door switch.
Check wiring harness.
Check security control module.
 Horn is not OK.
Check horn
operation by
pushing horn pad
on steering wheel.
OK
 Not OK
Check horn.
Check horn relay.
Check security control module.
Check harness between horn relay and security control module.
 Headlights are not
OK.
Check headlights
operation by
turning light switch
ON/OFF.
OK
 Not OK
Check headlight
bulbs.
Check combination
switch.
Check headlight
relay.
Check starter interrupt relay.
Check wiring harness.
Check security control module.Check headlight alarm relay.
Check security control module.
Check wiring harness.
The alarm system continues to operate for 150 seconds.
OK Not OK
The horn and
headlights turn off.
The starter motor
does not run.
OK
 Not OK
Check security
control module.
Unlock the driver’s door using ignition key.
Continues to next step.














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7) Use engine grounding terminal or engine proper as the
grounding point to the body when measuring voltage and
resistance in the engine compartment.
OBD0040B
8) Use TCM mounting stud bolts at the body head ground-
ing point when measuring voltage and resistance inside the
passenger compartment.
9) Every MFI-related part is a precision part. Do not drop
them.
10) Observe the following cautions when installing a radio
in MFI equipped models.
CAUTION:

The antenna must be kept as far apart as possible
from the control unit.
(The ECM is located under the steering column, inside
of the instrument panel lower trim panel.)

The antenna feeder must be placed as far apart as
possible from the ECM and MFI harness.

Carefully adjust the antenna for correct matching.

When mounting a large power type radio, pay spe-
cial attention to the three items above mentioned.

Incorrect installation of the radio may affect the
operation of the ECM.
11) Before disconnecting the fuel hose, disconnect the fuel
pump connector and crank the engine for more than five
seconds to release pressure in the fuel system. If engine
starts during this operation, run it until it stops.
12) Problems in the electronic-controlled automatic trans-
mission may be caused by failure of the engine, the elec-
tronic control system, the transmission proper, or by a com-
bination of these. These three causes must be distin-
guished clearly when performing diagnostics.
13) Diagnostics should be conducted by rotating with
simple, easy operations and proceeding to complicated,
difficult operations. The most important thing in diagnostics
is to understand the customer’s complaint, and distinguish
between the three causes.
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4. Cautions

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.4Does not come on.
When/how long 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)
b. TCS warning 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)
c. TCS OFF indicator light

1Is always on.2Sometimes comes on.3Comes on only once.4Does not come on.
When/how long 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)
d. TCS operation 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)
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6. Diagnostics Chart for On-board Diagnosis System

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

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.4Does not come on.
When/how long 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 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.)
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