1997 SUBARU LEGACY light

NOTE:

On AWD vehicles, release the parking brake.

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 engine control diag-
nosis is finished, perform the ABS or the ABS/TCS memory
clearance procedure of self-diagnosis system. 4-4b [T6D2] or [T9K0], or 4-4c [T6D2] or [T9J0], or 4-4d
[T6D2] or [T9J0].>
OBD0005H
B2M0432D
3. OBD-II GENERAL SCAN TOOL
After performing diagnostics and clearing the memory,
check for any remaining unresolved trouble data:
1) Connect test mode connector at the lower side of the
instrument panel (on the driver’s side), to the side of the
center console box.
OBD0006F
B2M0433D
2) Open the cover and connect the OBD-II general scan
tool to its data link connector in the lower portion of the
instrument panel (on the driver’s side), to the lower cover.
CAUTION:
Do not connect the scan tools except for Subaru select
monitor and OBD-II general scan tool.
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3) Start the engine.
NOTE:

Ensure the selector lever is placed in the“P”position
before starting. (AT vehicles)

Depress clutch pedal when starting the engine. (MT
vehicles)
4) Using the selector lever or shift lever, turn the“P”posi-
tion switch and the“N”position switch to ON.
5) Depress the brake pedal to turn the brake switch ON.
(AT vehicles)
6) Keep engine speed in the 2,500—3,000 rpm range for
40 seconds.
NOTE:
On models without tachometer, use the Subaru select
monitor or tachometer (Secondary pickup type).
7) Place the selector lever or shift lever in the“D”position
(AT vehicles) or“1st”gear (MT vehicles) and drive the
vehicle at 5 to 10 km/h (3 to 6 MPH).
NOTE:

On AWD vehicles, release the parking brake.

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 engine control diag-
nosis is finished, perform the ABS or the ABS/TCS memory
clearance procedure of self-diagnosis system. 4-4b [T6D2] or [T9K0], or 4-4c [T6D2] or [T9J0], or 4-4d
[T6D2] or [T9J0].>
8) Using the OBD-II general scan tool, check for diagnos-
tic trouble code(s) and record the result(s).
NOTE:

For detailed operation procedures, refer to the OBD-II
General Scan Tool Instruction Manual.

For details concerning diagnostic trouble codes, refer to
the DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST. 2-7 [T10A0], [T11A0].>
H2M1149
4. READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)
SHOWN ON DISPLAY. (MODE FB0 MODE>)
Using Subaru select monitor, check for diagnostic trouble
code(s) and record the result(s).
1) Select engine mode using function key.
Press the function key [0].
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14) In AT vehicles, do not continue the stall for more than
five seconds at a time (from closed throttle, fully open
throttle to stall engine speed).
15) On ABS or ABS/TCS vehicle, when performing driving
test in jacked-up or lifted-up position, sometimes the warn-
ing light may be lit, but this is not a malfunction of the sys-
tem. The reason for this is the speed difference between
the front and rear wheels. After diagnosis of engine control
system, perform the ABS or ABS/TCS memory clearance
procedure of self-diagnosis system. [T9K0], or 4-4c [T6D2] or [T9J0], or 4-4d [T6D2] or [T9J0].>
C: PRE-INSPECTION
Before performing diagnostics, check the following items
which might affect engine problems:
1. POWER SUPPLY
1) Measure battery voltage and specific gravity of electro-
lyte.
Standard voltage: 12 V
Specific gravity: Above 1.260
2) Check the condition of the main and other fuses, and
harnesses and connectors. Also check for proper ground-
ing.
B2M0648A
2. ENGINE GROUNDING
Make sure the engine grounding terminal is properly con-
nected to the engine.
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4. Cautions

ContentConnector
No.Terminal
No.Signal (V)
Note
Ignition SW ON
(Engine OFF)Engine ON (Idling)
Knock
sensorSignal B84 3 2.8 2.8—
Shield B84 56 0 0—
AT/MT identification B84 81(AT) 5
(MT) 0(AT) 5
(MT) 0When measuring voltage between
ECM and body.
Back-up power supply B84 39 10—13 13—14 Ignition switch“OFF”:10—13
Control unit power supply B841
10—13 13—14—
2
Ignition
control#1,#2 B84 41 0 1—3.4—
#3,#4 B84 40 0 1—3.4—
Fuel
injector# 1 B84 96 10—13 1—14 Waveform
# 2 B84 70 10—13 1—14 Waveform
# 3 B84 44 10—13 1—14 Waveform
# 4 B84 16 10—13 1—14 Waveform
Idle air
control
solenoid
valveOPEN end B84 14—1—13 Waveform
CLOSE end B84 13—13—1 Waveform
Fuel pump relay control B84 32ON: 0.5, or less
OFF: 10—130.5, or less—
A/C relay control B84 31ON: 0.5, or less
OFF: 10—13ON: 0.5, or less
OFF: 13—14—
Radiator fan relay 1
controlB84 74ON: 0.5, or less
OFF: 10—13ON: 0.5, or less
OFF: 13—14—
Radiator fan relay 2
controlB84 73ON: 0.5, or less
OFF: 10—13ON: 0.5, or less
OFF: 13—14With A/C vehicles only
Self-shutoff control B84 63 10—13 13—14—
Malfunction indicator lamp B84 58——Light“ON”:1,orless
Light“OFF”:10—14
Engine speed output B84 64—0—13, or more Waveform
Torque control signal B84 79 5 5—
Mass air flow signal for
ATB84 47 0—0.3 0.8—1.2—
Purge control solenoid
valveB84 72ON: 1, or less
OFF: 10—13ON: 1, or less
OFF: 13—14—
Atmospheric pressure
sensorB84 26 3.9—4.1 2.0—2.3—
Pressure sources
switching solenoid valveB84 15ON: 1, or less
OFF: 10—13ON: 1, or less
OFF: 13—14—
EGR solenoid valve B84 71ON: 1, or less
OFF: 10—13ON: 1, or less
OFF: 13—14—
Front oxygen sensor
heater signalB84 38 0—1.0 0—1.0—
Rear oxygen sensor
heater signalB84 37 0—1.0 0—1.0—
Fuel temperature sensor B84 25 2.5—3.8 2.5—3.8
2200 cc AWD except Taiwan
spec. vehicles

Ambient temperature: 25°C
(77°F)
Fuel level sensor B84 27 0.12—4.75 0.12—4.75 2200 cc AWD except Taiwan model
Fuel tank
pressure
sensorSignal B84 4 2.3—2.7 2.3—2.7
2200 cc AWD except Taiwan
spec. vehicles

The value obtained after the fuel
filler cap was removed once and
recapped.
Power
supplyB84 21 5 5—
GND B84 20 0 0—
Fuel tank pressure control
solenoid valveB84 10ON: 1, or less
OFF: 10—13ON: 1, or less
OFF: 13—142200 cc AWD except Taiwan spec.
vehicles
Vent control solenoid
valveB84 35ON: 1, or less
OFF: 10—13ON: 1, or less
OFF: 13—142200 cc AWD except Taiwan spec.
vehicles
TCS signal B84 61 0—70—7 Waveform
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5. Specified Data

6. Basic Diagnostic 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”. [T800].>
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illu-
minates.
Ye sNoInspection using“9. General Diag-
nostics Table”.
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 for LHD
Vehicles”.
“11. Diagnostics Chart with Trouble
Code for RHD Vehicles”. [T1100].>
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. [T700].>

*2: Carry out the basic check, only when trouble code
about automatic transmission is shown on display. 2-7 [T6A0].>






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B: CHECK LIST FOR INTERVIEW
1. CHECK LIST NO. 1
Check the following items when problem has occurred.
NOTE:
Use copies of this page for interviewing customers.
Customer’s name Engine no.
Date of sale Fuel brand
Date of repair Odometer reading km
Vin no.miles
WeatherFine
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Various/Others:
Outdoor temperature F(°C)
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
PlaceHighway
Suburbs
Inner city
Uphill
Downhill
Rough road
Others:
Engine temperatureCold
Warming-up
After warming-up
Any temperature
Others:
Engine speed rpm
Vehicle speed MPH
Driving conditionsNot affected
At starting
While idling
At racing
While accelerating
While cruising
While decelerating
While turning (RH/LH)
HeadlightON/OFF Rear defoggerON/OFF
BlowerON/OFF RadioON/OFF
A/C compressorON/OFF CD/CassetteON/OFF
Cooling fanON/OFF Car phoneON/OFF
Front wiperON/OFF CBON/OFF
Rear wiperON/OFF
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2. CHECK LIST NO. 2
Check the following items about the vehicle’s state when
MIL turns on.
NOTE:
Use copies of this page for interviewing customers.
a) Other warning lights or indicators turn on.Yes/No
Low fuel warning light
Charge indicator light
AT diagnostics indicator light
ABS warning light
TCS warning light
Engine oil pressure warning light
b) Fuel level

Lack of gasoline:Yes/No

Indicator position of fuel gauge:
c) Intentional connecting or disconnecting of harness connectors or spark plug cords:Yes/No

What:
d) Intentional connecting or disconnecting of hoses:Yes/No

What:
e) Installing of parts other than genuine parts:Yes/No

What:

Where:
f) Occurrence of noise:Yes/No

From where:

What kind:
g) Occurrence of smell:Yes/No

From where:

What kind:
h) Intrusion of water into engine compartment or passenger compartment:Yes/No
i) Troubles occurred
Engine does not start.
Engine stalls during idling.
Engine stalls while driving.
Engine speed decreases.
Engine speed does not decrease.
Rough idling
Poor acceleration
Back fire
After fire
No shift
Excessive shift shock
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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
Hold 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.
Shift characteristics are erroneous.  
No lock-up occurs.
Vehicle cannot be set in“D”range power
mode.
“D”range power mode cannot be released.
Parking brake is not effected.
Shift lever cannot be moved or is hard to
move from“P”range.
Select lever is hard to move. 
Select lever is too light to move (unreason-
able resistance).
ATF spurts out.
Differential oil spurts out.
Differential oil level changes excessively.
Odor is produced from oil supply pipe.
Shock occurs when select lever is moved
from“1”to“2”range.  
Slippage occurs when select lever is moved
from“1”to“2”range.  
Shock occurs when select lever is moved
from“2”to“3”range.
Slippage occurs when select lever is moved
from“2”to“3”range.
Shock occurs when select lever is moved
from“3”to“4”range.   
Slippage occurs when select lever is moved
from“3”to“4”range.   
Shock occurs when select lever is moved
from“3”to“2”range.
Shock occurs when select lever is moved
from“D”to“1”range.
Shock occurs when select lever is moved
from“2”to“1”range.
Shock occurs when accelerator pedal is
released at medium speeds.
Vibration occurs during straight-forward
operation.
Select lever slips out of position during
acceleration or while driving on rough terrain. 
Vibration occurs during turns (tight corner
“braking”phenomenon).    
Front wheel slippage occurs during standing
starts.      
Vehicle is not set in FWD mode. 
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9. General Diagnostic Table