2004 SUBARU FORESTER meter

ME(H4DOTC)-112
MECHANICAL
Cylinder Block
 2.0 L MODEL
O.D.: Outer Diameter
 2.5 L MODEL
O.D.: Outer DiameterUnit: mm (in)
Crank journal diameter
Crank pin diameter
#1, #3, #5 #2, #4
StandardJournal O.D.59.992 — 60.008
(2.3619 — 2.3625)59.992 — 60.008
(2.3619 — 2.3625)51.984 — 52.000
(2.0466 — 2.0472)
Bearing size
(Thickness at cen-
ter)1.998 — 2.011
(0.0787 — 0.0792)2.000 — 2.013
(0.0787 — 0.0793)1.486 — 1.498
(0.0585 — 0.0590)
0.03 (0.0012)
undersizeJournal O.D.59.962 — 59.978
(2.3607 — 2.3613)59.962 — 59.978
(2.3607 — 2.3613)51.954 — 51.970
(2.0454 — 2.0461)
Bearing size
(Thickness at cen-
ter)2.017 — 2.020
(0.0794 — 0.0795)2.019 — 2.022
(0.0795 — 0.0796)1.504 — 1.512
(0.0592 — 0.0595)
0.05 (0.0020)
undersizeJournal O.D.59.942 — 59.958
(2.3599 — 2.3605)59.942 — 59.958
(2.3599 — 2.3605)51.934 — 51.950
(2.0447 — 2.0453)
Bearing size
(Thickness at cen-
ter)2.027 — 2.030
(0.0798 — 0.0799)2.029 — 2.032
(0.0799 — 0.0800)1.514 — 1.522
(0.0596 — 0.0599)
0.25 (0.0098)
undersizeJournal O.D.59.742 — 59.758
(2.3520 — 2.3527)59.742 — 59.758
(2.3520 — 2.3527)51.734 — 51.750
(2.0368 — 2.0374)
Bearing size
(Thickness at cen-
ter)2.127 — 2.130
(0.0837 — 0.0839)2.129 — 2.132
(0.0838 — 0.0839)1.614 — 1.622
(0.0635 — 0.0639)
Unit: mm (in)
Crank journal diameter
Crank pin outer diameter
#1, #3, #5 #2, #4
StandardJournal O.D.59.992 — 60.008
(2.3619 — 2.3625)59.992 — 60.008
(2.3619 — 2.3625)51.984 — 52.000
(2.0466 — 2.0472)
Bearing size
(Thickness at cen-
ter)1.998 — 2.011
(0.0787 — 0.0792)2.000 — 2.013
(0.0787 — 0.0793)1.490 — 1.502
(0.0587 — 0.0591)
0.03 (0.0012)
undersizeJournal O.D.59.962 — 59.978
(2.3607 — 2.3613)59.962 — 59.978
(2.3607 — 2.3613)51.954 — 51.970
(2.0454 — 2.0461)
Bearing size
(Thickness at cen-
ter)2.017 — 2.020
(0.0794 — 0.0795)2.019 — 2.022
(0.0795 — 0.0796)1.504 — 1.512
(0.0592 — 0.0595)
0.05 (0.0020)
undersizeJournal O.D.59.942 — 59.958
(2.3599 — 2.3605)59.942 — 59.958
(2.3599 — 2.3605)51.934 — 51.950
(2.0447 — 2.0453)
Bearing size
(Thickness at cen-
ter)2.027 — 2.030
(0.0798 — 0.0799)2.029 — 2.032
(0.0799 — 0.0800)1.514 — 1.522
(0.0596 — 0.0599)
0.25 (0.0098)
undersizeJournal O.D.59.742 — 59.758
(2.3520 — 2.3527)59.742 — 59.758
(2.3520 — 2.3527)51.734 — 51.750
(2.0368 — 2.0374)
Bearing size
(Thickness at cen-
ter)2.127 — 2.130
(0.0837 — 0.0839)2.129 — 2.132
(0.0838 — 0.0839)1.614 — 1.622
(0.0635 — 0.0639)

IG(H4DOTC)-2
IGNITION
General Description
1. General Description
A: SPECIFICATION
Item Designation
Ignition coil and ignitor
ASSYModel FK0186
Ignition type Direct ignition
Manufacturer DIAMOND
Spark plugType and manufacturer2.0 L model NGK: PFR6G
2.5 L model NGK: ILFR6B
Thread diameter, pitch, length mm 14, 1.25, 26.5
Spark gap mm (in) 0.7 — 0.8 (0.028 — 0.031)
Electrode2.0 L model Platinum
2.5 L model Irigium

EN(H4DOTC)-2
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Basic Diagnostics Procedure
1. Basic Diagnostics Procedure
A: PROCEDURE
1. ENGINE
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK ENGINE START FAILURE.
1) Ask the customer when and how the trou-
ble occurred using the interview check list.
Check List for Interview.>
2) Start the engine.Does the engine start? Go to step 2.Inspection using
“Diagnostics for
Engine Start Fail-
ure”. EN(H4DOTC)-59,
Diagnostics for
Engine Starting
Fai lu r e.>
2 CHECK ILLUMINATION OF MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LIGHT.Does malfunction indicator
light illuminate?Go to step 3.Inspection using
“General Diagnos-
tic Table”. EN(H4DOTC)-
295, General Diag-
nostic Table.>
3 CHECK INDICATION OF DTC ON DISPLAY.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor or the
OBD-II general scan tool to data link connec-
tor.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON and the Sub-
aru Select Monitor or OBD-II general scan tool
switch to ON.
4) Read the DTC on the Subaru Select Moni-
tor or OBD-II general scan tool.Does the Subaru Select Moni-
tor or OBD-II general scan tool
indicate DTC?Record the
DTC.Repair the
trouble cause.
EN(H4DOTC)-74,
List of Diagnostic
Trouble Code
(DTC).> Go to
step 4.Repair the related
parts.
N
OTE:
If DTC is not shown
on display although
the malfunction in-
dicator light illumi-
nates, perform the
diagnostics for mal-
function indicator
light circuit or com-
bination meter.
EN(H4DOTC)-50,
Malfunction Indica-
tor Light.>
4 PERFORM THE DIAGNOSIS.
1) Perform clear memory mode. EN(H4DOTC)-47, Clear Memory Mode.>
2) Perform the “INSPECTION MODE”. to EN(H4DOTC)-40, Inspection Mode.>Does the Subaru Select Moni-
tor or OBD-II general scan tool
indicate DTC?Check on “Diag-
nostic Chart with
Diagnostic Trou-
ble Code (DTC)”
EN(H4DOTC)-80,
Diagnostic Proce-
dure with Diagnos-
tic Trouble Code
(DTC).>Finish the diagno-
sis.

EN(H4DOTC)-4
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Check List for Interview
2. Check List for Interview
A: INSPECTION
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 readingkm
V.I.N.miles
Weather❏ Fine
❏ Cloudy
❏ Rainy
❏ Snowy
❏ Va r i o u s / O t h e r s :
Ambient air temperature°C (°F)
❏ Hot
❏ War m
❏ Cool
❏ Cold
Place❏ Highway
❏ Suburbs
❏ Inner city
❏ Uphill
❏ Downhill
❏ Rough road
❏ Others:
Engine temperature❏ Cold
❏ War ming-up
❏ After warming-up
❏ Any temperature
❏ Others:
Engine speed rpm
Vehicle speed km/h (MPH)
Driving conditions❏ Not affected
❏ At starting
❏ While idling
❏ At racing
❏ While accelerating
❏ While cruising
❏ While decelerating
❏ While turning (RH/LH)
Headlight❏ ON / ❏ OFF Rear defogger❏ ON / ❏ OFF
Blower❏ ON / ❏ OFF Radio❏ ON / ❏ OFF
A/C compressor❏ ON / ❏ OFF CD/Cassette❏ ON / ❏ OFF
Radiator fan❏ ON / ❏ OFF Car phone❏ ON / ❏ OFF
Fr o nt wi pe r❏ ON / ❏ OFF CB❏ ON / ❏ OFF
Rear Wiper❏ ON / ❏ OFF

EN(H4DOTC)-6
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
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 airbag system wiring harness and con-
nectors are all colored 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 gener-
ated 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 OFF the igni-
tion switch.
5) Poor contact has been identified as a primary
cause of this problem.Measure the voltage or resis-
tance 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 damaging 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, 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 on the body
grounding point when measuring voltage and resis-
tance inside the passenger compartment.
9) Use engine ground terminal or engine proper as
the grounding point to the body when measuring
voltage and resistance in the engine compartment.
10) Use TCM mounting stud bolts on the grounding
point when measuring voltage and resistance in-
side the passenger compartment.
11) Every MFI-related part is a precision part.Do
not drop them.
(A) Stud bolt
(A) Stud bolt
EN-00069
(A)
EN-00070
EN-00071(A)

EN(H4DOTC)-7
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
General Description
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.)
 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 (engine, electronic control system,
transmission) 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) 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 1.2602) 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 ground terminal is properly
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.
EN-00070

EN(H4DOTC)-8
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
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 cycleof 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 3warm-up perfor-
mance by the correction of engine coolant tem-
perature and intake air temperature.
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

EN(H4DOTC)-31
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
OBD-II General Scan Tool
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).
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).
PID Data Unit of measure
01Number of emission-related powertrain DTC and malfunction indicator light status Diagnosis
support dataON/OFF
03 Fuel system control status—
04 Calculated engine load value%
05 Engine coolant temperature°C
06 Short term fuel trim%
07 Long term whole fuel trim%
0B Intake manifold absolute pressure kPa, mmHg
0C Engine revolutionrpm
0D Vehicle speedkm/h
0E Ignition timing advance°
0F Intake air temperature°C
10 Air flow rate of manifold absolute pressure sensor g/sec
11 Throttle valve opening angle%
13 Check whether oxygen sensor is installed. —
15Oxygen sensor output voltage and short term fuel trim associated with oxygen sensor — bank
1V and %
1C On-board diagnostic system—
21 MI illuminating process—
24 A/F sensor 1 output voltage and short term fuel trim associated with A/F sensor 1 V and %
34 A/F sensor 1 current and lambda A and —
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 whole fuel trim%
0B Intake manifold absolute pressure kPa, mmHg
0C Engine speedrpm
0D Vehicle speedkm/h
0E Ignition timing°
0F Intake air temperature°C
10 Amount of intake airg/s
11 Throttle opening%