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EN(H4SO)-7
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
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.
EN-00153
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EN(H4SO)-40
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Inspection Mode
7) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link
connector.
(1) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data
link connector located in the lower portion of the
instrument panel (on the driver’s side).
(2) Connect the diagnosis cable to data link
connector.
CAUTION:
Do not connect the scan tools except for Suba-
ru Select Monitor and OBD-II general scan tool.
8) Turn ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and turn
Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
9) On the «Main Menu» display screen, select the
{Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
10) On the «System Selection Menu» display
screen, select the {Engine} and press the [YES]
key.
11) Press the [YES] key after the information of en-
gine type was displayed.
12) On the «Engine Diagnosis» screen, select the
{D Check} and press the [YES] key.
13) When the “Perform D Check?” is shown on the
screen, press the [YES] key.
14) Perform subsequent procedures as instructed
on the display screen.
If trouble still remains in the memory, the corre-
sponding DTC appears on the display screen.
NOTE:
For detailed operation procedure, refer to the
“SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION
MANUAL”. For details concerning DTCs, refer to the List of Di-
agnostic Trouble Code (DTC).
Release the parking brake.
The speed difference between front and rear
wheels may light either the ABS warning light, but
this indicates no malfunctions. When engine con-
trol diagnosis is finished, perform the ABS memory
clearance procedure of self-diagnosis function.
3. OBD-II GENERAL SCAN TOOL
1) After clearing the memory, check for any remain-
ing unresolved trouble data.
2) Idle the engine.
3) Connect the test mode connector (A) located at
the lower portion of instrument panel (on the driv-
er’s side).
4) Connect the OBD-II general scan tool to its data
link connector in the lower portion of the instrument
panel lower panel (on the driver’s side).
CAUTION:
Do not connect the scan tools except for Suba-
ru Select Monitor and OBD-II general scan tool.
5) Start the engine.
NOTE:
Ensure the select lever is placed in the “P” range
before starting. (AT model)
Depress the clutch pedal when starting the en-
gine. (MT model)
6) Using the selector lever or shift lever, turn the “P”
range switch and the “N” range switch to ON.
(A) Power switch
ME-00325
EN-00040
(A)
EN-00238
(A)
ME-00325
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EN(H4SO)-41
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Inspection Mode
7) Depress the brake pedal to turn the brake switch
ON. (AT model)
8) Keep the engine speed in the 2,500 — 3,000
rpm range for 40 seconds.
9) Place the select lever or shift lever in the “D”
range (AT model) or “1st” gear (MT model) and
drive the vehicle at 5 to 10 km/h (3 to 6 MPH).
NOTE:
On AWD vehicles, release the parking brake.
The speed difference between front and rear
wheels may light either the ABS warning light, but
this indicates no malfunctions. When engine con-
trol diagnosis is finished, perform the ABS memory
clearance procedure of self-diagnosis system.
10) Using the OBD-II general scan tool, check
DTC(s) and record the result(s).
NOTE:
For detailed operation procedures, refer to the
OBD-II General Scan Tool Operation Manual.
For details concerning DTCs, refer to the List of Di-
agnostic Trouble Code (DTC).
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ME(H4DOTC)-35
MECHANICAL
Engine Oil Pressure
6. Engine Oil Pressure
A: INSPECTION
1) Remove the oil pressure switch from engine cyl-
inder block.
2) Connect the oil pressure gauge hose to cylinder
block.
3) Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
4) Start the engine, and then measure the oil pres-
sure.
Oil pressure:
98 kPa (1.0 kg/cm
2, 14 psi) or more at 800 rpm
294 kPa (3.0 kg/cm2, 43 psi) or more at 5,000
rpm
If the oil pressure is out of specification, check oil
pump, oil filter and lubrication line.
System Trouble in General.>
If the oil pressure warning light is turned ON and
oil pressure is in specification, replace the oil pres-
sure switch.
NOTE:
The specified data is based on an engine oil tem-
perature of 80°C (176°F).
5) After measuring the oil pressure, install the oil
pressure switch.
Tightening torque:
25 N
⋅m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
FU-00009
ME-00009
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EN(H4DOTC)-5
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. ❏ Yes / ❏ 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:
Had run out of gas before: ❏ 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
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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
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EN(H4DOTC)-43
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Inspection Mode
7) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link
connector.
(1) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data
link connector located in the lower portion of the
instrument panel (on the driver’s side).
(2) Connect the diagnosis cable to data link
connector.
CAUTION:
Do not connect the scan tools except for Suba-
ru Select Monitor and OBD-II general scan tool.
8) Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and
Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
9) On the «Main Menu» display screen, select the
{Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
10) On the «System Selection Menu» display
screen, select the {Engine} and press the [YES]
key.
11) Press the [YES] key after the information of en-
gine type was displayed.
12) On the «Engine Diagnosis» screen, select the
{D Check} and press the [YES] key.
13) When the “Perform D Check?” is shown on the
screen, press the [YES] key.14) Perform subsequent procedures as instructed
on the display screen.
If trouble still remains in the memory, the corre-
sponding DTC appears on the display screen.
NOTE:
For detailed operation procedure, refer to the
“SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MAN-
UAL”.
For details concerning DTCs, refer to the List of
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).
Release the parking brake.
The speed difference between front and rear
wheels may light either the ABS warning light, but
this indicates no malfunctions.When engine control
diagnosis is finished, perform the ABS memory
clearance procedure of self-diagnosis function.
3. OBD-II GENERAL SCAN TOOL
1) After performing the diagnostics and clearing the
memory, check for any remaining unresolved trou-
ble data.
2) Idle the engine.
3) Connect the test mode connector (A) located at
the lower portion of instrument panel (on the driv-
er’s side).
4) 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).
CAUTION:
Do not connect the scan tools except for Suba-
ru Select Monitor and OBD-II general scan tool.
(A) Power switch
EN-00334
EN-00040
(A)
EN-00333
(A)
EN-00334
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EN(H4DOTC)-44
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Inspection Mode
5) Start the engine.
NOTE:
Ensure the select lever is placed in the “P” range
before starting.(AT model)
Depress the clutch pedal when starting the en-
gine.(MT model)
6) Using the selector lever or shift lever, turn the “P”
range switch and the “N” range switch to ON.
7) Depress the brake pedal to turn the brake switch
ON.(AT model)
8) Keep the engine speed in the 2,500 — 3,000
rpm range for 40 seconds.
9) Place the select lever or shift lever in the “D”
range (AT model) or “1st” gear (MT model) and
drive the vehicle at 5 to 10 km/h (3 to 6 MPH).
NOTE:
On AWD vehicles, release the parking brake.
The speed difference between front and rear
wheels may light either the ABS warning light, but
this indicates no malfunctions.When engine control
diagnosis is finished, perform the ABS memory
clearance procedure of self-diagnosis function.
10) Using the OBD-II general scan tool, check
DTC(s) and record the result(s).
NOTE:
For detailed operation procedures, refer to the
OBD-II General Scan Tool Operation Manual.
For details concerning DTCs, refer to the List of
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).
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EN(H4DOTC 2.5)-4
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
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EN(H4DOTC 2.5)-6
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
General Description
13) 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.
14) 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 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.
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.
EN-01201