ignition SUBARU FORESTER 2004 Service Repair Manual

IG(H4DOTC)-4
IGNITION
General Description
C: CAUTION
 Wear working clothing, including a cap, protec-
tive goggles, and protective shoes during opera-
tion.
 Remove contamination including dirt and corro-
sion before removal, installation or disassembly.
 Keep the disassembled parts in order and pro-
tect them from dust or dirt.
 Before removal, installation or disassembly, be
sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary re-
moval, installation, disassembly, and replacement.
 Be careful not to burn yourself, because each
part on the vehicle is hot after running.
 Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and
nuts to the specified torque.
 Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified
points.
 Before disconnecting electrical connectors of
sensors or units, be sure to disconnect the ground
cable from battery.

IG(H4DOTC)-5
IGNITION
Spark Plug
2. Spark Plug
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
All spark plugs installed on an engine, must be
of the same heat range. General Description.>
1. RH SIDE
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the air cleaner lower case. IN(H4DOTC)-7, REMOVAL, Air Cleaner.>
3) Disconnect the connector from ignition coil.
4) Remove the ignition coil.5) Remove the spark plugs with the spark plug
sockets.
2. LH SIDE
1) Disconnect the battery cables, and then remove
the battery and battery carrier.
2) Disconnect the washer motor connector.
3) Disconnect the rear window glass washer hose
from washer motor, then plug connection with a
suitable cap.
4) Remove the two bolts which hold washer tank,
then take the tank away from working area.
FU-00009
FU-01307
IG-00003
IG-00004
FU-00009
IG-00005
IG-00006

IG(H4DOTC)-6
IGNITION
Spark Plug
5) Disconnect the connector from ignition coil.
6) Remove the ignition coil.
7) Remove the spark plugs with the spark plug
sockets.
B: INSTALLATION
1. RH SIDE
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque (Spark plug):
21 N
⋅m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.2 ft-lb)
Tightening torque (Ignition coil):
16 N
⋅m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.7 ft-lb)
NOTE:
The above torque should be only applied to new
spark plugs without oil on their threads.
In case their threads are lubricated, the torque
should be reduced by approx. 1/3 of the specified
torque in order to avoid over-stressing.
2. LH SIDE
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque (Spark plug):
21 N
⋅m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.2 ft-lb)
Tightening torque (Ignition coil):
16 N
⋅m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.7 ft-lb)
NOTE:
The above torque should be only applied to new
spark plugs without oil on their threads.
In case their threads are lubricated, the torque
should be reduced by approx. 1/3 of the specified
torque in order to avoid over-stressing.
C: INSPECTION
Check the electrodes and inner and ceramic insu-
lator of plugs, noting the type of deposits and the
degree of electrode erosion.
1) Normal:
Brown to grayish-tan deposits and slight electrode
wear indicates correct spark plug heat range.
FU-01308
IG-00008
IG-00009
(A) Electrode gap
(B) Carbon accumulation or wear
(C) Cracks
(D) Damage
(E) Damaged gasket
IG-00010
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
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IG(H4DOTC)-7
IGNITION
Spark Plug
2) Carbon fouled:
Dry fluffy carbon deposits on insulator and elec-
trode are mostly caused by slow speed driving in
city, weak ignition, too rich fuel mixture, dirty air
cleaner, etc.
It is advisable to replace with plugs having hotter
heat range.
3) Oil fouled:
Wet black deposits show excessive oil entrance
into combustion chamber through worn rings and
pistons or excessive clearance between valve
guides and stems. If the same condition remains
after repair, use a hotter plug.
4) Overheating:
White or light gray insulator with black or gray
brown spots and bluish burnt electrodes indicates
engine overheating. Moreover, the appearance re-
sults from incorrect ignition timing, loose spark
plugs, wrong selection of fuel, hotter range plug,
etc. It is advisable to replace with plugs having
colder heat range.D: ADJUSTMENT
Clean the spark plugs with a wire brush. Clean and
remove the carbon or oxide deposits, but do not
wear ceramic insulator.
If deposits are too stubborn, replace the plugs.
After cleaning the spark plugs, correct the spark
plug gap using a gap gauge.
NOTE:
Do not use spark plug cleaners, because the spark
plugs are applied with platinum or irigium tips.
Spark plug gap: L
0.7 — 0.8 mm (0.028 — 0.031 in)
NOTE:
Replace with a new spark plug if this area (A) is
worn to “ball” shape.
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IG-00013
IG-00014
IG-00015
L
(A)

IG(H4DOTC)-8
IGNITION
Ignition Coil & Ignitor ASSY
3. Ignition Coil & Ignitor ASSY
A: REMOVAL
Direct ignition type has been adopted. Refer to the
“SparkPlug Removal” for removal procedure. to IG(H4DOTC)-5, REMOVAL, Spark Plug.>
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
16 N
⋅m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.7 ft-lb)
C: INSPECTION
Ignitor is integrated with the coil. Therefore resis-
tance cannot be measured.

FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. G8080GE3
2004 FORESTER SERVICE MANUAL QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
ENGINE SECTION 2
This service manual has been prepared
to provide SUBARU service personnel
with the necessary information and data
for the correct maintenance and repair
of SUBARU vehicles.
This manual includes the procedures
for maintenance, disassembling, reas-
sembling, inspection and adjustment of
components and diagnostics for guid-
ance of experienced mechanics.
Please peruse and utilize this manual
fully to ensure complete repair work for
satisfying our customers by keeping
their vehicle in optimum condition.
When replacement of parts during
repair work is needed, be sure to use
SUBARU genuine parts.
All information, illustration and specifi-
cations contained in this manual are
based on the latest product information
available at the time of publication
approval.FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEM) FU(H4DOTC)
EMISSION CONTROL
(AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE)EC(H4DOTC)
INTAKE (INDUCTION) IN(H4DOTC)
MECHANICAL ME(H4DOTC)
EXHAUST EX(H4DOTC)
COOLING CO(H4DOTC)
LUBRICATION LU(H4DOTC)
SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM SP(H4DOTC)
IGNITION IG(H4DOTC)
STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEM SC(H4DOTC)
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC) EN(H4DOTC)

FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. G8080GE3
2004 FORESTER SERVICE MANUAL QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
ENGINE SECTION 2
This service manual has been prepared
to provide SUBARU service personnel
with the necessary information and data
for the correct maintenance and repair
of SUBARU vehicles.
This manual includes the procedures
for maintenance, disassembling, reas-
sembling, inspection and adjustment of
components and diagnostics for guid-
ance of experienced mechanics.
Please peruse and utilize this manual
fully to ensure complete repair work for
satisfying our customers by keeping
their vehicle in optimum condition.
When replacement of parts during
repair work is needed, be sure to use
SUBARU genuine parts.
All information, illustration and specifi-
cations contained in this manual are
based on the latest product information
available at the time of publication
approval.FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEM) FU(H4DOTC)
EMISSION CONTROL
(AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE)EC(H4DOTC)
INTAKE (INDUCTION) IN(H4DOTC)
MECHANICAL ME(H4DOTC)
EXHAUST EX(H4DOTC)
COOLING CO(H4DOTC)
LUBRICATION LU(H4DOTC)
SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM SP(H4DOTC)
IGNITION IG(H4DOTC)
STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEM SC(H4DOTC)
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC) EN(H4DOTC)

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)-16
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Electrical Component Location
 SOLENOID VALVE, ACTUATOR, EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM PARTS AND IGNITION SYSTEM
PARTS
(1) Wastegate control solenoid valve (4) Ignition coil (7) Injector
(2) Idle air control solenoid valve (5) Tumble generator valve actuator
(3) Purge control solenoid valve (6) Oil frow control solenoid valve
EN-02406
(2)
(5)(4) (1)
(5)
(3)
(6)
(7)
(7) (6)

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Engine Control Module (ECM) I/O Signal
5. Engine Control Module (ECM) I/O Signal
A: ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION
DESCRIPTION Connector No. Terminal No.Signal (V)
NOTE
Ignition SW ON
(engine OFF)Engine ON
(Idling)
Crank-
shaft posi-
tion sensorSignal (+) B135 10 0−7 — +7 Waveform
Signal (−) B135 22 0 0 —
Shield B135 31 0 0 —
Camshaft
position
sensorSignal (+) B135 11 0−7 — +7 Waveform
Signal (−) B135 23 0 0 —
Shield B135 31 0 0 —
Throttle
position
sensorSignal B136 18Fully closed: 0.2 — 1.0
Fully opened: 4.2 — 4.7—
Pow er
supplyB136 16 5 5 —
GND
(sensors)B136 35 0 0 —
Rear Oxy-
gen Sen-
sorSignal B137 25 0 0 — 0.9 —
Shield B137 31 0 0 —
GND
(sensors)B136 35 0 0 —
Fr o nt ox y-
gen (A/F)
sensor
heaterSignal 1 B134 3 0 — 1.0 0 — 1.0 Waveform
Signal 2 B134 2 0 — 1.0 0 — 1.0 Waveform
Rear oxygen sensor
heater signalB135 2 0 — 1.0 0 — 1.0 Waveform
Engine
coolant
tempera-
ture sen-
sorSignal B136 14 1.0 — 1.4 1.0 — 1.4 After engine is warmed-up.
GND
(sensors)B136 35 0 0 After engine is warmed-up.
Vehicle speed signal B135 26 0 or 5 0 or 5“5” and “0” are repeatedly dis-
played when vehicle is driven.
EN-02308
B134
34
3330 31 3229 26
27
28 25
1
2
8 9 310
11 12
19 20 21 13 14
15
16 17
18 22 23 24
3330 31 32
29 26
27
28 25
7
8 9 5 64
10
11 12
19 20 21 13 14
15 16
17
18 22
23 241
2 3
7 5 64
3534
B137 B135
B136
33
30 31
32
29 26
27
28 25
8 910
11 12
19
20 21 13 14
15 16 17
18
22
23 241
2
3
75 64
3534
30 3129
26
27
28 25
8 910
11 12
19 20 21 13 14
15 16 17
18 22
23 241 2
3
75 64