check engine light SUBARU LEGACY 1997 Service Owner's Manual

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2. AIR TIGHTNESS CHECK
Start engine, and run it for 1 to 2 minutes, then turn it off.
Depress brake pedal several times applying the same
pedal force as that used in ordinary braking operations.
The pedal stroke should be greatest on the 1st depression,
and it should become smaller with each successive
depression. If no change occurs in the pedal height while
in a depressed state, brake booster is faulty.
NOTE:

In the event of defective operation, inspect the condition
of the check valve and vacuum hose.

Replace them if faulty and conduct the test again.

If no improvement is observed, check precisely with
gauges.
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3. OPERATION CHECK
1) With engine off, depress brake pedal several times
applying the same pedal force and make sure that the
pedal height does not vary with each depression of the
pedal.
2) With brake pedal depressed, start engine.
3) As engine starts, brake pedal should move slightly
toward the floor. If no change occurs in the pedal height,
brake booster is faulty.
NOTE:
If faulty, check precisely with gauges.
4. LOADED AIR TIGHTNESS CHECK
Depress brake pedal while engine is running, and turn off
engine while the pedal is still depressed. Keep the pedal
depressed for 30 seconds; if no change occurs in the pedal
height, brake booster is functioning normally; if the pedal
height increases, it is faulty.
NOTE:
If faulty, check precisely with gauges.
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6. Brake Booster

D: ABS SEQUENCE CONTROL
1) Under the ABS sequence control, after the hydraulic
unit solenoid valve is driven, the operation of the hydraulic
unit can be checked by means of the brake tester or pres-
sure gauge.
2) ABS sequence control can be started by diagnosis con-
nector or select monitor.
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1. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES OF THE ABS
SEQUENCE CONTROL WITH DIAGNOSIS
CONNECTOR
1) Connect diagnosis terminals to terminals No. 3 and No.
6 of the diagnosis connector beside driver’s seat heater
unit.
2) Set the speed of all wheels at 4 km/h (2 MPH) or less.
3) Turn ignition switch OFF.
4) Within 0.5 seconds after the ABS warning light goes
out, depress the brake pedal and hold it immediately after
ignition switch is turned to ON.
CAUTION:
Do not depress the clutch pedal.
NOTE:

When the ignition switch is set to on, the brake pedal
must not be depressed.

Engine must not operate.
5) After completion of ABS sequence control, turn ignition
switch OFF.
2. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES OF THE ABS
SEQUENCE CONTROL WITH SELECT MONITOR
1) Connect select monitor to data link connector beside
driver’s seat heater unit.
2) Turn ignition switch ON.
3) Put select monitor to ABS mode.
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4) PressFD1ENTkey.
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15. Hydraulic Unit for ABS System (ABS 5.3 Type)

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16) Check the pedal stroke.
While the engine is idling, depress the brake pedal with a
490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) load and measure the distance
between the brake pedal and steering wheel. With the
brake pedal released, measure the distance between the
pedal and steering wheel again. The difference between
the two measurements must be less than specified.
Specified pedal stroke:
With TCS
95 mm (3.74 in)
When depressing brake pedal with a 490 N (50 kg,
110 lb) load.
If the distance is more than specifications, there is a
possibility that air is in the brake line. Bleed air from the
brake line.
17) Turn ignition switch OFF.
18) Disconnect select monitor or diagnosis terminal.
19) Add brake fluid to the required level (MAX. level) of
reserve tank.
20) As a final step, test run the vehicle at low speed and
apply brakes relatively hard 2 to 3 times to ensure that
brakes provide normal braking action on all four wheels
without dragging and uneven braking.
2. CONDITIONS FOR AIR BLEEDING CONTROL
Stop light
switchTCS OFF
switchPump
motorTCS
valveFRO
RLOFLO
RROTCS
operating
indicator
lightABS
warning
lightTCS
warning
light
Air
bleeding
control is
operating.OFF ON ON Close Close Close ON ON ON
ON ON OFF Open Open Close ON ON OFF
ON ON OFF Open Close Open ON OFF ON
ON or OFF OFF OFF Open Close Close ON OFF OFF
Stops tem-
porarily.*——OFF Open Close Close OFF OFF OFF
Prohibited.——OFF Open Close Close OFF ON ON
*: When brake fluid level switch detects brake fluid in LOW level, control operation stops temporarily. After refilling brake fluid, operation
re-starts.
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19. Air Bleeding (With TCS model)

D: ABS SEQUENCE CONTROL
1) Under the ABS sequence control, after the hydraulic
unit solenoid valve is driven, the operation of the hydraulic
unit can be checked by means of the brake tester or pres-
sure gauge.
2) ABS sequence control can be started by diagnosis con-
nector or select monitor.
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1. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES OF THE ABS
SEQUENCE CONTROL WITH DIAGNOSIS
CONNECTOR
1) Connect diagnosis terminals to terminal No. 4 of the
diagnosis connector beside driver’s seat heater unit.
2) Ignition switch is turned to ON.
3) Make sure only the start code (code 11) is shown in
normal condition.
NOTE:
When trouble codes are stored in memory, repair the faulty
parts.
4) Set the speed of all wheels at 10 km/h (6 MPH) or less.
5) Turn ignition switch OFF.
6) Within 0.5 seconds after the ABS and TCS warning
lights go out, depress the brake pedal and hold it immedi-
ately after engine starts.
NOTE:

When the ignition switch is set to on, the brake pedal
must not be depressed.

Engine must operate.

If brake pedal is not depressed within 0.5 seconds after
ABS and TCS warning lights go out, the trouble code mode
comes on.
7) After completion of ABS sequence control, turn ignition
switch OFF.
2. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES OF THE ABS
SEQUENCE CONTROL WITH SELECT MONITOR
1) Connect select monitor to data link connector beside
driver’s seat heater unit.
2) Engine starts.
3) Put select monitor to TCS mode.
4) put select monitor to FBI mode. Make sure code 11 is
indicated.
NOTE:
When trouble codes are stored in memory, repair the faulty
parts.
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20. Hydraulic Unit for ABS/TCS System

F: TCS SEQUENCE CONTROL
1) Under the TCS sequence control, after the hydraulic
unit solenoid valve is driven, the operation of the hydraulic
unit can be checked by means of the brake tester or pres-
sure gauge.
2) TCS sequence control can be started by diagnosis con-
nector or select monitor.
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1. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES OF THE TCS
SEQUENCE CONTROL WITH DIAGNOSIS
CONNECTOR
1) Connect diagnosis terminals to terminal No. 4 of the
diagnosis connector beside driver seat heater unit.
2) Ignition switch is turned to ON.
3) Make sure only the start code (code 11) is shown in
normal condition.
NOTE:
When trouble codes are stored in memory, repair the faulty
parts.
4) Set the speed of all wheels at 10 km/h (6 MPH) or less.
5) Turn ignition switch OFF.
6) Start engine, and within 0.5 seconds after the ABS
warning light and TCS warning light go out, press TCS OFF
switch. Within 1.0 second thereafter, release and press the
switch again. Then, keep the switch pressed.
NOTE:

When the TCS sequence control is set to on, the brake
pedal must not be depressed.

Engine must operate.

When TCS OFF switch is not depressed within 0.5 sec-
onds after ABS and TCS warning lights turn off, the trouble
code mode comes on.
7) After completion of TCS sequence control, turn ignition
switch OFF.
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20. Hydraulic Unit for ABS/TCS System

D: ABS SEQUENCE CONTROL
1) Under the ABS sequence control, after the hydraulic
unit solenoid valve is driven, the operation of the hydraulic
unit can be checked by means of the brake tester or pres-
sure gauge.
2) ABS sequence control can be started by diagnosis con-
nector or select monitor.
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1. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES OF THE ABS
SEQUENCE CONTROL WITH DIAGNOSIS
CONNECTOR
1) Connect diagnosis terminals to terminals No. 3 and No.
6 of the diagnosis connector beside driver’s seat heater
unit.
2) Set the speed of all wheels at 4 km/h (2 MPH) or less.
3) Turn ignition switch OFF.
4) Within 0.5 seconds after the ABS warning light goes
out, depress the brake pedal and hold it immediately after
ignition switch is turned to ON.
CAUTION:
Do not depress the clutch pedal.
NOTE:

When the ignition switch is set to on, the brake pedal
must not be depressed.

Engine must not operate.
5) After completion of ABS sequence control, turn ignition
switch OFF.
2. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES OF THE ABS
SEQUENCE CONTROL WITH SELECT MONITOR
NOTE:
In the event of any trouble, the sequence control may not
be operative. In such a case, activate the sequence
control, referring to“OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES OF
THE ABS SEQUENCE CONTROL WITH DIAGNOSIS
CONNECTOR”.
1) Connect select monitor to data link connector beside
driver’s seat heater unit.
2) Turn ignition switch ON.
3) Put select monitor to ABS mode.
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22. ABS Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (ABSCM&H/U) (ABS 5.3i Type)

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E: INSTALLATION
1. BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL (2200 cc MODEL)
1) Installation is in the reverse order of removal proce-
dures.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to bend clutch cable too much.
Never fail to cover outer cable end with boot.
Be careful not to kink accelerator cable.
2) Adjustment after pedal installation. [W1A1].>
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2. ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1) Make sure that holder and casing cap are securely con-
nected.


1Casing cap


2Accelerator cable


3Toe board


4Accelerator pedal bracket


5Holder
2) Adjustment after pedal installation. [W1A1].>
3. BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL (2500 cc MODEL)
1) Set pedal bracket above steering column.
2) Insert bolts of brake booster into holes on toe board,
support it from engine room, and fit holes of pedal bracket
onto the bolts.
At this time, operating rod of brake booster should be
engaged with brake pedal.
3) While pushing pedal bracket upward firmly, tighten 4
nuts and 2 bolts at its upper surface.
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4) Connect operating rod of brake booster to brake pedal
using clevis pin and snap pin.
5) Connect electrical connectors for stop light switch, etc.
6) Install steering column or steering assembly as before.
7) Install nut which secures clutch master cylinder.
8) Install clevis pin which secures lever to push rod.
9) Check brake pedal free play.

10) Adjust clutch pedal.

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1. Pedal

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4. LEAK TEST — HIGH-PRESSURE SIDE
Operate the A/C system for approx. 10 minutes, then turn
the engine off and begin the leak test.
1) Begin at the connection of the high-pressure tube to the
evaporator, and work your way along the high- pressure
side of the system to the compressor. There are three
places to check on each tube connection.
2) Check the area.
(1) Check the area where the fitting joins the tube.
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(2) Check the area where the two parts of the fitting
join each other.
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(3) Check the area where the nut joins the tube.
3) Check the area of the sight glass and pressure switch
(dual switch), and also check the seams of the receiver
drier.
4) Check the connections of the tubes to the condenser,
and also check any welded joints on the condenser.
CAUTION:
An oily area on the fins of the condenser may indicate
a leak.
5) Check the area where the hoses attach to the compres-
sor.
6) Check around the machined portions of the compressor
(where the compressor sections join each other).
7) If equipped, check the thermal limiter on the compres-
sor housing.
8) Check the compressor shaft seal by probing near the
center of the compressor clutch pulley.
NOTE:
Some shaft seals have a very slight amount of normal
leakage [approximately 28 g (1.0 oz) per year].
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8. Leak Testing

3. Spark Plug
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
All spark plugs installed on an engine, must be of the
same heat range.
Spark plug:
CHAMPION: RC10YC4
(Alternate)
NGK: BKR6E-11
NIPPONDENSO: K20PR-U11
1) Remove spark plug cords by pulling boot, not cord itself.
2) Remove spark plugs.
3) When installing spark plugs on cylinder head, use spark
plug wrench.
Tightening torque (Spark plug):
20.6±2.9 N⋅m (2.10±0.30 kg-m, 15.19±2.14 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
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 approximately 1/3 of the specified
torque in order to avoid their over-stressing.
4) Connect spark plug cords.
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B: INSPECTION
Check electrodes and inner and outer porcelain of plugs,
noting the type of deposits and the degree of electrode
erosion.
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1) Normal
Brown to grayish-tan deposits and slight electrode wear
indicate correct spark plug heat range.
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3. Spark Plug

2. Generator
Turn ignition switch ON
(engine OFF).
Check if charge bulb
comes on.
YES
NO
Disconnect generator
body harness
connector.
Turn ignition switch to
“START.”(engine starts.)Check if charge bulb
comes on when terminal
(L) of body harness
connector is grounded.
YES
NO
Replace charge bulb.
Check IC regulator.
Check positive terminal
of diode.
Check if charge bulb is
OFF while engine idles.
NO
YES (Remains ON or blinks.)
Check or replace fan belt.
Check generator.
Check S or BAT terminal for improper
contact.
Measure VB* of battery
while running engine at
1,500 rpm.15.5 V is less than VB.
Replace IC regulator
assembly.
VB is less
than 12.5 V.12.5 V is less than or equal to VB, and
VB is less than or equal to 15.5 V.
Check IC regulator as a
single unit.
Turn light switch ON
while engine idles.Check if charge bulb
comes on.
YES
NO
No problems
Check diode assembly.
*: Terminal voltage







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2. Generator