check engine light SUBARU FORESTER 2004 Service Owners Manual

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
BU:DTC P0700 TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (MIL REQUEST)
NOTE:
For the diagnostic procedure, refer to AT section. Procedure.>
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK OUTPUT SIGNAL FROM ECM.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Connect the test mode connector.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4) While operating the radiator fan relay, mea-
sure voltage between ECM and chassis
ground.
N
OTE:
Radiator fan relay operation can be executed
using Subaru Select Monitor.For procedure, re-
fer to “Compulsory Valve Operation Check
Mode”. Valve Operation Check Mode.>
Connector & terminal
(B135) No. 24 (+) — Chassis ground (
−):
(B135) No. 25 (+) — Chassis ground (
−):Does the voltage vary between
0 — 10 V?Even if the mal-
function indicator
light illuminates,
the circuit has
returned to a nor-
mal condition at
this time.In this
case, repair poor
contact in ECM
connector.Go to step 2.
2 CHECK SHORT CIRCUIT IN RADIATOR FAN
RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Remove the main fan relay 1, sub fan relay
and fan mode relay.
3) Disconnect the test mode connectors
4) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
5) Measure the voltage between ECM and
chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B135) No. 24 (+) — Chassis ground (
−):
(B135) No. 25 (+) — Chassis ground (
−):Is the voltage more than 10 V? Repair battery
short circuit in
radiator fan relay
control cir-
cuit.After repair,
replace the ECM.
FU(H4DOTC)-50,
Engine Control
Module (ECM).>Go to step 3.
3 CHECK MAIN FAN RELAY 1.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Remove the main fan relay1.
3) Measure the resistance of main fan relay 1
terminals.
Te r m i n a l s
No. 30 — No. 31:Is the resistance less than 1
Ω?Replace the main
fan relay 1 and
ECM. FU(H4DOTC)-50,
Engine Control
Module (ECM).>Go to step 4.
4 CHECK SUB FAN RELAY.
1) Remove the sub fan relay.
2) Measure the resistance between sub fan
relay terminals.
Te r m i n a l s
No. 28 — No. 29:Is the resistance less than 1
Ω?Replace the sub
fan relay and
ECM. FU(H4DOTC)-50,
Engine Control
Module (ECM).>Go to step 5.
5 CHECK POOR CONTACT.
Check poor contact in ECM connector.Is there poor contact in ECM
connector?Repair the poor
contact in ECM
connector.Replace the ECM.
FU(H4DOTC)-50,
Engine Control
Module (ECM).>

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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) Shift the select lever to other than “N” and
“P” ranges.
3) Measure the voltage between ECM and
chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B137) No. 9 (+) — Chassis ground (
−):Is the voltage 4.5 — 5.5 V? Even if the mal-
function indicator
light illuminates,
the circuit has
returned to a nor-
mal condition at
this time.Go to step 2.
2 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND
TRANSMISSION HARNESS CONNECTOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the connectors from ECM and
transmission harness connector (T3).
3) Measure the resistance of harness
between ECM connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B137) No. 9 — Chassis ground:Is the resistance more than 1
MΩ?Go to step 3.Repair ground
short circuit in har-
ness between
ECM and trans-
mission harness
connector.
3 CHECK TRANSMISSION HARNESS CON-
NECTOR.
1) Disconnect the connector from inhibitor
switch.
2) Measure the resistance of harness
between transmission harness connector and
engine ground.
Connector & terminal
(T3) No. 12 — Engine ground:Is the resistance more than 1
MΩ?Go to step 4.Repair ground
short circuit in har-
ness between
transmission har-
ness and inhibitor
switch connector.
4 CHECK INHIBITOR SWITCH.
Measure the resistance between inhibitor
switch connector the receptacle’s terminals in
selector lever except for “N” range.
Te r m i n a l s
No. 7 — No. 12:Is the resistance more than 1
MΩ?Go to step 5.Replace the inhibi-
tor switch. 4AT-51, Inhibitor
Switch.>
5 CHECK SELECTOR CABLE CONNECTION.Is there any fault in selector
cable connection to inhibitor
switch?Repair selector
cable connection.
INSPECTION,
Select Cable.>Contact the SUB-
ARU dealer.
N
OTE:
Inspection by DTM
is required, be-
cause probable
cause is deteriora-
tion of multiple
parts.

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK CURRENT DATA.
1) Start the engine.
2) Read the data of throttle position sensor
signal using Subaru Select Monitor or OBD-II
general scan tool.
N
OTE:
 Subaru Select Monitor
For detailed operation procedure, refer to
“READ CURRENT DATA SHOWN ON DIS-
PLAY FOR ENGINE”. 33, Subaru Select Monitor.>
 OBD-II general scan tool
For detailed operation procedures, refer to the
OBD-II General Scan Tool Operation Manual.Is the voltage less than 0.1 V? Go to step 2.Even if the mal-
function indicator
light illuminates,
the circuit has
returned to a nor-
mal condition at
this time.A tempo-
rary poor contact
of the connector
may be the cause.
N
OTE:
In this case repair
the following:
 Poor contact in
throttle position
sensor connector
 Poor contact in
ECM connector.
 Poor contact in
coupling connector
2 CHECK INPUT SIGNAL FROM ECM.
Measure the voltage between ECM connector
and chassis ground while tumble generator
valve is fully closed.
Connector & terminal
(B136) No. 16 (+) — Chassis ground (
−):Is the voltage more than 4.5 V? Go to step 4.Go to step 3.
3 CHECK INPUT SIGNAL FROM ECM.
Measure the voltage between ECM connector
and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B136) No. 16 (+) — Chassis ground (
−):Does the voltage change by
shaking the harness and con-
nector of ECM while monitor-
ing the value with voltage
meter?Repair the poor
contact in ECM
connector.Contact the SUB-
ARU dealer.
N
OTE:
Inspection by DTM
is required, be-
cause probable
cause is deteriora-
tion of multiple
parts.
4 CHECK INPUT SIGNAL FROM ECM.
Measure the voltage between ECM connector
and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B136) No. 26 (+) — Chassis ground (
−):Is the voltage less than 0.1 V? Go to step 6.Go to step 5.
5 CHECK INPUT SIGNAL FOR ECM (WITH
SUBARU SELECT MONITOR).
Measure the voltage between ECM connector
and chassis ground.Does the voltage change by
shaking the harness and con-
nector of ECM while monitor-
ing the value with Subaru
Select Monitor?Repair the poor
contact in ECM
connector.Go to step 6.

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK CURRENT DATA.
1) Start the engine.
2) Read the data of throttle position sensor
signal using Subaru Select Monitor or OBD-II
general scan tool.
N
OTE:
 Subaru Select Monitor
For detailed operation procedure, refer to
“READ CURRENT DATA SHOWN ON DIS-
PLAY FOR ENGINE”. 33, Subaru Select Monitor.>
 OBD-II general scan tool
For detailed operation procedures, refer to the
OBD-II General Scan Tool Operation Manual.Is the voltage more than 4.9 V? Go to step 2.Even if the mal-
function indicator
light illuminates,
the circuit has
returned to a nor-
mal condition at
this time.A tempo-
rary poor contact
of the connector
may be the cause.
N
OTE:
In this case repair
the following:
 Poor contact in
tumble generator
valve position sen-
sor connector
 Poor contact in
ECM connector.
 Poor contact in
coupling connector
2 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TUMBLE
GENERATOR VALVE POSITION SENSOR
AND ECM CONNECTOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the connectors from throttle
position sensor.
3) Measure the resistance of harness
between throttle position sensor connector and
engine ground.
Connector & terminal
(E50) No. 2 — Engine ground:Is the resistance less than 5
Ω?Go to step 3.Repair the har-
ness and connec-
tor.
N
OTE:
In this case repair
the following:
 Open circuit in
harness between
tumble generator
valve position sen-
sor and ECM con-
nector
 Poor contact in
coupling connector
 Poor contact in
joint connector
3 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN THROTTLE
POSITION SENSOR AND ECM CONNEC-
TOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2) Measure the voltage between throttle posi-
tion sensor connector and engine ground.
Connector & terminal
(E50) No. 3 (+) — Engine ground (
−):Is the voltage more than 4.9 V? Repair battery
short circuit in har-
ness between tum-
ble generator valve
position sensor
and ECM connec-
tor.After repair,
replace the ECM.
FU(H4DOTC)-50,
Engine Control
Module (ECM).>Replace the tum-
ble generator valve
assembly. FU(H4DOTC)-42,
Tu m b l e G e n e r a t o r
Valve Assembly.>

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK CURRENT DATA.
1) Start the engine.
2) Read the data of tumble generator valve
position sensor signal using Subaru Select
Monitor or OBD-II general scan tool.
N
OTE:
 Subaru Select Monitor
For detailed operation procedure, refer to
“READ CURRENT DATA SHOWN ON DIS-
PLAY FOR ENGINE”. 33, Subaru Select Monitor.>
 OBD-II general scan tool
For detailed operation procedures, refer to the
OBD-II General Scan Tool Operation Manual.Is the voltage less than 0.1 V? Go to step 2.Even if the mal-
function indicator
light illuminates,
the circuit has
returned to a nor-
mal condition at
this time.A tempo-
rary poor contact
of the connector
may be the cause.
N
OTE:
In this case repair
the following:
 Poor contact in
tumble generator
valve position sen-
sor connector
 Poor contact in
ECM connector.
 Poor contact in
coupling connector
2 CHECK INPUT SIGNAL FROM ECM.
Measure the voltage between ECM connector
and chassis ground while throttle valve is fully
closed.
Connector & terminal
(B136) No. 16 (+) — Chassis ground (
−):Is the voltage more than 4.5 V? Go to step 4.Go to step 3.
3 CHECK INPUT SIGNAL FROM ECM.
Measure the voltage between ECM connector
and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B136) No. 16 (+) — Chassis ground (
−):Does the voltage change by
shaking the harness and con-
nector of ECM while monitor-
ing the value with voltage
meter?Repair the poor
contact in ECM
connector.Contact the SUB-
ARU dealer.
N
OTE:
Inspection by DTM
is required, be-
cause probable
cause is deteriora-
tion of multiple
parts.
4 CHECK INPUT SIGNAL FROM ECM.
Measure the voltage between ECM connector
and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B136) No. 27 (+) — Chassis ground (
−):Is the voltage less than 0.1 V? Go to step 6.Go to step 5.
5 CHECK INPUT SIGNAL FOR ECM (WITH
SUBARU SELECT MONITOR).
Measure the voltage between ECM connector
and chassis ground.Does the voltage change by
shaking the harness and con-
nector of ECM while monitor-
ing the value with Subaru
Select Monitor?Repair the poor
contact in ECM
connector.Go to step 6.

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK CURRENT DATA.
1) Start the engine.
2) Read the data of tumble generator valve
position sensor signal using Subaru Select
Monitor or OBD-II general scan tool.
N
OTE:
 Subaru Select Monitor
For detailed operation procedure, refer to
“READ CURRENT DATA SHOWN ON DIS-
PLAY FOR ENGINE”. 33, Subaru Select Monitor.>
 OBD-II general scan tool
For detailed operation procedures, refer to the
OBD-II General Scan Tool Operation Manual.Is the voltage more than 4.9 V? Go to step 2.Even if the mal-
function indicator
light illuminates,
the circuit has
returned to a nor-
mal condition at
this time.A tempo-
rary poor contact
of the connector
may be the cause.
N
OTE:
In this case repair
the following:
 Poor contact in
tumble generator
valve position sen-
sor connector
 Poor contact in
ECM connector.
 Poor contact in
coupling connector
2 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TUMBLE
GENERATOR VALVE POSITION SENSOR
AND ECM CONNECTOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the connectors from throttle
position sensor.
3) Measure the resistance of harness
between tumble generator valve position sen-
sor connector and engine ground.
Connector & terminal
(E54) No. 2 — Engine ground:Is the resistance less than 5
Ω?Go to step 3.Repair the har-
ness and connec-
tor.
N
OTE:
In this case repair
the following:
 Open circuit in
harness between
tumble generator
valve position sen-
sor and ECM con-
nector
 Poor contact in
coupling connector
 Poor contact in
joint connector
3 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TUMBLE
GENERATOR VALVE POSITION SENSOR
AND ECM CONNECTOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2) Measure the voltage between throttle posi-
tion sensor connector and engine ground.
Connector & terminal
(E54) No. 3 (+) — Engine ground (
−):Is the voltage more than 4.9 V? Repair battery
short circuit in har-
ness between tum-
ble generator valve
position sensor
and ECM connec-
tor.After repair,
replace the ECM.
FU(H4DOTC)-50,
Engine Control
Module (ECM).>Replace the tum-
ble generator valve
assembly. FU(H4DOTC)-42,
Tu m b l e G e n e r a t o r
Valve Assembly.>

ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
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Page
1. Basic Diagnostics Procedure ......................................................................2
2. Check List for Interview ...............................................................................3
3. General Description ....................................................................................5
4. Electrical Component Location ...................................................................8
5. Engine Control Module (ECM) I/O Signal .................................................17
6. Engine Condition Data ..............................................................................22
7. Data Link Connector .................................................................................23
8. OBD-II General Scan Tool ........................................................................24
9. Subaru Select Monitor...............................................................................27
10. Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) ......................................................34
11. Inspection Mode ........................................................................................35
12. Drive Cycle ................................................................................................40
13. Clear Memory Mode..................................................................................42
14. Compulsory Valve Operation Check Mode ...............................................43
15. Malfunction Indicator Light ........................................................................45
16. Diagnostics for Engine Starting Failure .....................................................54
17. List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .....................................................65
18. Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .....................70
19. General Diagnostic Table........................................................................258

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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 2.5)-
54, 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 2.5)-
258, 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 2.5)-
65, List of Diag-
nostic 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 2.5)-
45, Malfunction In-
dicator Light.>
4 PERFORM THE DIAGNOSIS.
1) Perform clear memory mode. EN(H4DOTC 2.5)-42, Clear Memory Mode.>
2) Perform the “INSPECTION MODE”. to EN(H4DOTC 2.5)-35, 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 2.5)-
70, Diagnostic
Procedure with
Diagnostic Trou-
ble Code (DTC).>Finish the diagno-
sis.

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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

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Check List for Interview
2. CHECK LIST No. 2
Check the following items about the vehicle’s state when malfunction indicator light turns on.
NOTE:
Use copies of this page for interviewing customers.
a) Other warning lights or indicators turn on. ❏ Ye s / ❏ No
❏ Low fuel warning light
❏ Charge indicator light
❏ AT diagnostic indicator light
❏ ABS Warning Light
❏ Oil pressure indicator light
b) Fuel level
 Lack of gasoline: ❏ Yes / ❏ No
 Indicator position of fuel gauge:
 Experienced running out of fuel: ❏ Ye s / ❏ No
c) Intentional connecting or disconnecting of harness connectors or spark plug cords: ❏ Yes / ❏ No
 What:
d) Intentional connecting or disconnecting of hoses: ❏ Ye s / ❏ No
 What:
e) Installing of other parts except genuine parts: ❏ Ye s / ❏ 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
❏ Does not shift
❏ Excessive shift shock