2004 SUBARU FORESTER Service Repair Manual

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual EN(H4SO)-215
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK INPUT SIGNAL FROM ECM.
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2) Place the shift lever in

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
8 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND 
NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNEC-
TOR.
Measure the resistance of harness between

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
BN:DTC P0852 NEUTRAL SWITCH INPUT CIRCUIT HIGH
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
Two consecutive driving cycles with fau

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.Is any other DTC displayed? Inspect the DTC 
using “List o

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
8 CHECK INHIBITOR SWITCH.
Measure the resistance between inhibitor 
switch connector receptacle’s terminals w

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
BO:DTC P0864 TCM COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
Two consecutive driving cycle

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK DRIVING CONDITION.
1) Start and warm-up the engine until the radi-
ator fan makes one

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
BP:DTC P0865 TCM COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT LOW
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
Two consecutive driving cycles with fault
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