2004 SUBARU FORESTER Service Repair Manual

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual EN(H4SO)-55
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Malfunction Indicator Light
F: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS BLINKING.
DIAGNOSIS:
Test mode connector circuit is shorted.
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
Malfunction indicator l

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Malfunction Indicator Light
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK TEST MODE CONNECTOR.
1) Disconnect the test mode connectors
2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.Does the malfunction

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostics for Engine Starting Failure
17.Diagnostics for Engine Starting Failure
A: PROCEDURE
1. Check for fuel amount.
↓
2. Inspection of starter motor circuit. <R

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostics for Engine Starting Failure
B: STARTER MOTOR CIRCUIT
CAUTION:
After repair or replacement of faulty parts, conduct Clear Memory Mode <Ref. to EN(H4SO)-44, O

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostics for Engine Starting Failure
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK BATTERY.
Check the battery voltage.Is the voltage more than 12 V? Go to step 2.Charge or replace 
the

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostics for Engine Starting Failure
8 CHECK INHIBITOR SWITCH.
1) Shift the select lever in the “P” or “N” range.
2) Measure the resistance between inhibitor

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostics for Engine Starting Failure
C: CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND LINE OF ENGINE CONTROL MOD-
ULE (ECM)
CAUTION:
After repair or replacement of faulty parts, con

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostics for Engine Starting Failure
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK MAIN RELAY.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Remove the main relay.
3) Connect the battery to ma