2004 SUBARU FORESTER fuel

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General Description
3. General Description
A: CAUTION
1) Airbag system wiring harness is routed near the
ECM, main relay and fuel pump relay.
CAUTION:
 All air bag system wiring harnesses and con-
nectors are yellow. Do not use the electrical
test equipment on these circuits.
 Be careful not to damage the Airbag system
wiring harness when servicing the ECM, TCM,
main relay and fuel pump relay.
2) Never connect the battery in reverse polarity.
 The ECM will be destroyed immediately.
 The fuel injector and other part will be damaged.
3) Do not disconnect the battery terminals while the
engine is running.
A large counter electromotive force will be generat-
ed in the generator, and this voltage may damage
electronic parts such as ECM, etc.
4) Before disconnecting the connectors of each
sensor and the ECM, be sure to turn the ignition
switch to OFF.
5) Poor contact has been identified as a primary
cause of this problem. Measure the voltage or re-
sistance of individual sensor or all electrical control
modules using a tapered pin with a diameter of less
than 0.64 mm (0.025 in). Do not insert the pin more
than 5 mm (0.20 in) into the part.
6) Remove the ECM from the located position after
disconnecting two cables on battery.
Otherwise, the ECM may be damaged.
CAUTION:
When replacing the ECM, be careful not to use
the wrong spec. ECM to avoid any damage on
the fuel injection system.
7) Connectors to each sensor in the engine com-
partment and the harness connectors on the en-
gine side and body side are all designed to be
waterproof. However, it is still necessary to take
care not to allow water to get into the connectors
when washing the vehicle, or when servicing the
vehicle on a rainy day.8) Use ECM mounting stud bolts as the grounding
point to body when measuring voltage and resis-
tance inside the passenger compartment.
9) Use engine ground terminal or engine proper as
the grounding point to body when measuring volt-
age and resistance in the engine compartment.
10) Use TCM mounting stud bolts as the grounding
point to body when measuring voltage and resis-
tance inside the passenger compartment.
11) Every MFI-related part is a precision part. Do
not drop them.
12) Observe the following cautions when installing
a radio in MFI equipped models.
CAUTION:
 The antenna must be kept as far apart as pos-
sible from the control unit. (The ECM is located
under the steering column, inside of the instru-
ment panel lower trim panel.)
(A) Stud bolt
(A) Stud bolt
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(A)
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General Description
 The antenna feeder must be placed as far
apart as possible from the ECM and MFI har-
ness.
 Carefully adjust the antenna for correct
matching.
 When mounting a large power type radio, pay
special attention to the three items above men-
tioned.
 Incorrect installation of the radio may affect
the operation of the ECM.
13) 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.
14) Problems in the electronic-controlled automatic
transmission may be caused by failure of the en-
gine, the electronic control system, the transmis-
sion proper, or by a combination of these. These
three causes must be distinguished clearly when
performing diagnostics.
15) Diagnostics should be conducted by rotating
with simple, easy operations and proceeding to
complicated, difficult operations. The most impor-
tant thing in diagnostics is to understand the cus-
tomer’s complaint, and distinguish between the
three causes.
16) In AT models, do not continue the stall for more
than five seconds. (from closed throttle, fully open
throttle to stall engine speed.)
17) On the model with ABS, when performing driv-
ing test in jacked-up or lifted-up position, some-
times the warning light may be lit, but this is not a
malfunction of the system. The reason for this is the
speed difference between the front and rear
wheels. After diagnosis of engine control system,
perform the ABS memory clearance procedure of
self-diagnosis function.
B: INSPECTION
Before performing diagnostics, check the following
items which might affect engine problems:
1. BATTERY
1) Measure battery voltage and specific gravity of
electrolyte.
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 grounding.
2. ENGINE GROUND
Make sure the engine grounding terminal is proper-
ly connected to the engine.
C: NOTE
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
 On-board diagnosis (OBD) system detects and
indicates a fault in various inputs and outputs of the
complex electronic control. Malfunction indicator
light in the combination meter indicates occurrence
of a fault or trouble.
 Further, against such a failure or sensors as may
disable the drive, the fail-safe function is provided
to ensure the minimal driveability.
 The OBD system incorporated with the vehicles
within this engine family complies with Section
1968.1, California Code of Regulations (OBD-II
regulation). The OBD system monitors the compo-
nents and the system malfunction listed in Engine
Section which affects on emissions.
 When the system decides that a malfunction oc-
curs, malfunction indicator light illuminates. At the
same time of the malfunction indicator light illumi-
nation or blinking, the DTC and a freeze frame en-
gine conditions are stored into on-board computer.
 The OBD system stores freeze frame engine
condition data (engine load, engine coolant tem-
perature, fuel trim, engine speed and vehicle
speed, etc.) into on-board computer when it detects
a malfunction first.
 If the OBD system detects the various malfunc-
tions including the fault of fuel trim or misfire, the
OBD system first stores freeze frame engine condi-
tions about the fuel trim or misfire.
 When the malfunction does not occur again for
three consecutive driving cycles, malfunction indi-
cator light is turned off, but DTC remains at on-
board computer.
 The OBD-II system is capable of communication
with a general scan tool (OBD-II general scan tool)
formed by ISO 9141 CARB.
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General Description
 The OBD-II diagnostics procedure is different
from the usual diagnosis procedure. When trouble-
shooting the OBD-II models, connect Subaru Se-
lect Monitor or the OBD-II general scan tool to the
vehicle.
2. ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL SYS-
TEM
 MFI system is a system that supplies the opti-
mum air-fuel mixture to the engine for all the vari-
ous operating conditions through the use of the
latest electronic technology.
With this system fuel, which is pressurized at a con-
stant pressure, is injected into the intake air pas-
sage of the cylinder head. The injection quantity of
fuel is controlled by an intermittent injection system
where the electro-magnetic injection valve (fuel in-
jector) opens only for a short period of time, de-
pending on the quantity of air required for one cycle
of operation. In actual operation, the injection quan-
tity is determined by the duration of an electric sig-
nal applied to the fuel injector and this permits
simple, yet highly precise metering of the fuel.
 Further, all the operating conditions of the engine
are converted into electric signals, and this results
in additional features of the system, such as large
improved adaptability, easier addition of compen-
sating element, etc.The MFI system also has the following features:
 Reduced emission of harmful exhaust gases.
 Reduced in fuel consumption.
 Increased engine output.
 Superior acceleration and deceleration.
 Excellent engine start and warm-up perfor-
mance by the correction of engine coolant tem-
perature and intake air temperature.3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND
ELECTRONIC-HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYS-
TEM
The electronic-hydraulic control system consists of
various sensors and switches, TCM and the hy-
draulic controller including solenoid valves. The
system controls the transmission body including
shift control, lock-up control, overrunning clutch
control, line pressure control and shift timing con-
trol. It also controls the AWD transfer clutch. In oth-
er words, the system detects various operating
conditions from various input signals and sends
output signals to shift solenoids 1, 2 and low clutch
timing solenoid and 2-4 brake timing solenoid, line
pressure duty solenoid, lock-up duty solenoid,
transfer duty solenoid and 2-4 brake duty solenoid
(a total of eight solenoids).
D: PREPARATION TOOL
ILLUSTRATION TOOL NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS
24082AA230
(Newly adopted tool)CARTRIDGE Troubleshooting for electrical system.
22771AA030 SUBARU SELECT
MONITOR KITTroubleshooting for electrical system.
 English: 22771AA030 (Without printer)
 German: 22771AA070 (Without printer)
 French: 22771AA080 (Without printer)
 Spanish: 22771AA090 (Without printer)
ST24082AA230
ST22771AA030

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Electrical Component Location
 LHD MODEL
 RHD MODEL
(1) Fuel level sensor (2) Fuel sub level sensor
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(1)
(2)
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(1)
(2)
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Electrical Component Location
 LHD MODEL
 RHD MODEL
(1) Inhibitor switch (4) Fuel pump relay (7) Starter
(2) Fuel pump (5) Radiator main fan relay
(3) Main relay (6) Radiator sub fan relay
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(3)
(4)
EN-02400
EN-00252 (1)
(3) (7) (6)(5)(4)
(2)
EN-00253
(7) (6)(5)
(2)(3)(4)(1)

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Engine Control Module (ECM) I/O Signal
A/C switch B136 11ON: 10 — 13
OFF: 0ON: 12 — 14
OFF: 0—
Ignition switch B136 10 10 — 13 12 — 14 —
Neutral
Po si ti o n
SwitchMT B136 21ON: 12±0.5
OFF: 0Switch is ON when gear is in
neutral position.
AT B136 21ON: 0
OFF: 12±0.5Switch is ON when shifted into
“P” or “N” range.
Test Mode Connector B136 3 5 5 When connected: 0
Knock
sensorSignal B135 16 2.8 2.8 —
Shield B135 27 0 0 —
Back-up power supply B135 9 10 — 13 12 — 14 Ignition switch “OFF”: 10 — 13
Control module power
supplyB135 1 10 — 13 12 — 14 —
B135 2 10 — 13 12 — 14 —
Sensor power supply B135 3 5 5 —
Ignition
control#1, #2 B134 33 0 1 — 3.4 Waveform
#3, #4 B134 32 0 1 — 3.4 Waveform
Fuel injec-
tor#1 B134 34 10 — 13 1 — 14 Waveform
#2 B134 23 10 — 13 1 — 14 Waveform
#3 B134 22 10 — 13 1 — 14 Waveform
#4 B134 8 10 — 13 1 — 14 Waveform
Idle air
control
solenoid
valveSignal 1 B134 20 — 1 — 13 Waveform
Signal 2 B134 6 — 1 — 13 Waveform
Signal 3 B134 5 — 1 — 13 Waveform
Signal 4 B134 19 — 1 — 13 Waveform
Pow er
supplyB135 2 10 — 13 12 — 14 —
Fuel pump relay control B134 2ON: 0.5, or less
OFF: 10 — 130.5, or less —
A/C relay control B134 9ON: 0.5, or less
OFF: 10 — 13ON: 0.5, or less
OFF: 12 — 14—
Heater cock solenoid B134 11 10 — 13 12 — 14 —
Radiator fan relay 1 con-
trolB134 14ON: 0.5, or less
OFF: 10 — 13ON: 0.5, or less
OFF: 12 — 14—
Radiator fan relay 2 con-
trolB134 13ON: 0.5, or less
OFF: 10 — 13ON: 0.5, or less
OFF: 12 — 14Model with A/C
Self-shutoff control B136 12 10 — 13 12 — 14 —
Malfunction indicator
lightB134 28 — —Light “ON”: 1, or less
Light “OFF”: 10 — 14
Engine speed output B134 10 — 0 — 13, or more Waveform
Torque control 1 signal B136 1 5 5 —
Torque control 2 signal B136 18 5 5 —
Torque control cut signal B136 15 8 8 —
Purge control solenoid
valveB134 29ON: 1, or less
OFF: 10 — 13ON: 1, or less
OFF: 12 — 14—
Fuel level sensor B135 25 0.12 — 4.75 0.12 — 4.75 —
EGR valveSignal 1 B134 18 0 or 10 — 13 0 or 10 — 13 —
Signal 2 B134 17 0 or 10 — 13 0 or 10 — 13 —
Signal 3 B134 16 0 or 10 — 13 0 or 10 — 13 —
Signal 4 B134 15 0 or 10 — 13 0 or 10 — 13 —
AT diagnosis input sig-
nalB137 19Less than 1←→
More than 4Less than 1←→
More than 4Wavefor m DESCRIPTION Connector No. Terminal No.Signal (V)
NOTE
Ignition SW ON
(engine OFF)Engine ON
(Idling)

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OBD-II General Scan Tool
9. OBD-II General Scan Tool
A: OPERATION
1. HOW TO USE OBD-II GENERAL SCAN
TOOL
1) Prepare a general scan tool (OBD-II general
scan tool) required by SAE J1978.
2) 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).3) Using the OBD-II general scan tool, call up the
DTC and freeze frame data.
OBD-II general scan tool functions consist of:
(1) MODE $01: Current powertrain diagnostic
data
(2) MODE $02: Powertrain freeze frame data
(3) MODE $03: Emission-related powertrain
DTC
(4) MODE $04: Clear/Reset emission-related
diagnostic information
Read out data according to repair procedures. (For
detailed operation procedures, refer to the OBD-II
General Scan Tool Operation Manual.)
NOTE:
For details concerning DTCs, refer to the List of Di-
agnostic Trouble Code (DTC). 72, List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
2. MODE $01 (CURRENT POWERTRAIN DIAGNOSTIC DATA)
Refers to data denoting the current operating condition of analog input/output, digital input/output and/or the
powertrain system.
A list of the support data and PID (Parameter Identification) codes are shown in the following table.
NOTE:
Refer to OBD-II general scan tool manufacturer’s instruction manual to access generic OBD-II PIDs (MODE
$01).
ME-00325
PID Data Unit of measure
01 Number of emission-related powertrain DTC and malfunction indicator light status ON/OFF
03 Fuel system control status—
04 Calculated engine load value%
05 Engine coolant temperature°C
06 Short term fuel trim%
07 Long term fuel trim%
0B Intake manifold absolute pressure kPa
0C Engine speedrpm
0D Vehicle speedkm/h
0E Ignition timing advance°
10 Air flow rate of manifold absolute pressure sensor g/sec
11 Throttle valve opening angle%
13 Check whether oxygen sensor is installed. —
14Oxygen sensor output voltage and short term fuel trim — bank 1 associated with oxygen sen-
sorV and%
15Oxygen sensor output voltage and short term fuel trim — bank 2 associated with oxygen sen-
sorV and %
1C On-board diagnostic system—

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OBD-II General Scan Tool
3. MODE $02 (POWERTRAIN FREEZE FRAME DATA)
Refers to data denoting the operating condition when trouble is sensed by the on-board diagnosis system.
A list of the support data and PID (Parameter Identification) codes are shown in the following table.
NOTE:
Refer to OBD-II general scan tool manufacturer’s instruction manual to access freeze frame data (MODE
$02).
4. MODE $03 (EMISSION-RELATED POWERTRAIN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES)
Refer to “Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)” for information about data denoting emission-related pow-
ertrain DTC.
5. MODE $04 (CLEAR/RESET EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION)
Refers to the mode used to clear or reset emission-related diagnostic information (OBD-II trouble diagnostic
information).
NOTE:
Refer to OBD-II general scan tool manufacturer’s instruction manual to clear or reset emission-related diag-
nostic information (MODE $04).
PID Data Unit of measure
02 DTC that caused CARB required freeze frame data storage —
03 Fuel system control status—
04 Calculated engine load value%
05 Engine coolant temperature°C
06 Short term fuel trim%
07 Long term fuel trim%
0B Intake manifold absolute pressure kPa
0C Engine speedrpm
0D Vehicle speedkm/h