Diagnostic Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Step	Check	Yes	No
1 CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR BETWEEN TCM AND TRANSMISSION. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect the connectors from TCM and transmission. Measure the resistance of harness between TCM connector and transmission connector. Connector & terminal (B54) No. 6 - (B11) No. 7:	Is the resistance less than 1 Ω?	Go to step 2 .	Repair the open circuit of harness between TCM and transmission connector.
2 CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR BETWEEN TCM AND TRANSMISSION. Measure the resistance of the harness connector between TCM connector and chassis ground. Connector & terminal (B54) No. 6 - Chassis ground:	Is the resistance 1 MΩ or more?	Go to step 3 .	Repair the short circuit of harness between TCM and transmission connector.
3 CHECK HIGH CLUTCH DUTY SOLENOID. Measure the resistance between transmission connector terminals. Connector & terminal (T4) No. 7 - No. 20:	Is the resistance 2.0 - 6.0 Ω?	Go to step 4 .	Go to step 7 .
4 CHECK OUTPUT SIGNAL OF TCM. Connect the connectors to TCM and transmission. Lift up the vehicle. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link connector. Start the engine. Run the Subaru Select Monitor. Warm up the engine until the ATF temperature exceeds 80°C (176°F). Shift the select lever to "D", and slowly increase vehicle speed to measure at 3rd or 4th. Read the data of «High Clutch Duty» using Subaru Select Monitor. NOTE: The speed difference between the front and rear wheels will illuminate the ABS warning light or VDC warning light, but this does not indicate a malfunction. If the warning light illuminates, delete the ABS or VDC memory after completing the AT control diagnosis. < Refer to CLEAR MEMORY MODE . >	Is the measured value 0%?	Go to step 5 .	Go to step 6 .
5 CHECK OUTPUT SIGNAL OF TCM. Return the engine speed to idle. Set the select lever to "N" range. Read the data of «High Clutch Duty» using Subaru Select Monitor. NOTE: The speed difference between the front and rear wheels will illuminate the ABS warning light or VDC warning light, but this does not indicate a malfunction. If the warning light illuminates, delete the ABS or VDC memory after completing the AT control diagnosis. < Refer to CLEAR MEMORY MODE . >	Is the measured value 100%?	Check the harnesses or connectors between TCM and transmission, and repair the defective part.	Go to step 6 .
6 CHECK FOR POOR CONTACT.	Is there poor contact of high clutch duty solenoid circuit?	Repair the poor contact.	Replace the TCM. < Refer to TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) . >
7 CHECK HIGH CLUTCH DUTY SOLENOID (IN TRANSMISSION). Remove the transmission connector from bracket. Drain the automatic transmission fluid. CAUTION: Do not drain ATF until it cools down. Remove the oil pan. Disconnect the connector from the control valve body. Measure the resistance between high clutch duty solenoid connector and transmission ground. Connector & terminal (AT2) No. 3 - Transmission ground:	Is the resistance 2.0 - 6.0 Ω?	Go to step 8 .	Replace the control valve body. < Refer to CONTROL VALVE BODY . >
8 CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR BETWEEN HIGH CLUTCH DUTY SOLENOID AND TRANSMISSION. Measure the resistance of harness between high clutch duty solenoid and transmission connector. Connector & terminal (T4) No. 7 - (AT2) No. 3:	Is the resistance less than 1 Ω?	Go to step 9 .	Repair the open circuit of harness between high clutch duty solenoid and transmission connector.
9 CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR BETWEEN HIGH CLUTCH DUTY SOLENOID AND TRANSMISSION. Measure the resistance of harness between high clutch duty solenoid and transmission ground. Connector & terminal (T4) No. 7 - Transmission ground:	Is the resistance 1 MΩ or more?	Check the harnesses or connectors between high clutch duty solenoid and transmission, and repair the defective part.	Repair the short circuit of harness between high clutch duty solenoid and transmission connector.