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Electrical Specification

Fig 1: Transmission Control Module (TCM) I/O Signal
G05661284Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: Measure after warming up.
Item Connector No. Terminal No. Measuring conditions Measured value Resistance between terminal and chassis ground Remarks
P/L solenoid output B55 6 Engine ON, "P" range, accelerator OFF, brake ON 3.5 - 7.5 V 3 - 9 Ω (ATF temperature 20°C (68°F)) Drive frequency: 300 Hz
I/C oil pressure switch input B55 20 While driving at 1st - 3rd of manual mode 6 V or more    
While driving at 4th or 5th of manual mode Less than 1.5 V  
Power GND1 B55 12 Always Approx. 0 V -  
CAN communication line (+) B54 21 - - -  
CAN communication line (-) B54 20 - - -  
ATF temperature sensor input B55 17 Ignition switch ON ATF oil temperature 20°C (68°F) 3.5 - 4.3 V 2.5 - 7.0 kΩ Measure the resistance with the connector disconnected.
Ignition switch ON ATF oil temperature 80°C (176°F) 1 - 2.2 V 0.3 - 0.8 kΩ
Backup power supply B54 24 Ignition switch ON 8 V or more -  
Ignition switch OFF
I/C solenoid output B55 3 While driving at 1st - 3rd of manual mode 5 V or more 3 - 9 Ω (ATF temperature 20°C (68°F)) Drive frequency: 300 Hz
While driving at 4th or 5th of manual mode Less than 1.5 V
H & LR/C solenoid output B55 5 While driving at 2nd of manual mode 5 V or more 3 - 9 Ω (ATF temperature 20°C (68°F)) Drive frequency: 300 Hz
While driving at 1st, 3rd - 5th of manual mode Less than 1.5 V
Power GND2 B55 13 Always Approx. 0 V -  
Analog GND B55 18 Always Approx. 0 V -  
Fr/B solenoid output B55 4 While driving at other than 4th of manual mode 5 V or more 3 - 9 Ω (ATF temperature 20°C (68°F)) Drive frequency: 300 Hz
While driving at 4th of manual mode Less than 1.5 V
L/U solenoid output B55 7 When lock-up 3 V or more 3 - 9 Ω (ATF temperature 20°C (68°F)) Drive frequency: 300 Hz
When not lock-up Less than 1 V
D/C solenoid output B55 1 While driving at 1st or 5th of manual mode 5 V or more 3 - 9 Ω (ATF temperature 20°C (68°F)) Drive frequency: 300 Hz
While driving at 2nd - 4th of manual mode Less than 1.5 V
D/C oil pressure switch input B55 22 While driving at 1st or 5th of manual mode 6 V or more    
While driving at 2nd-4th of manual mode Less than 1.5 V  
Data link signal (Subaru Select Monitor communication line) B54 8 Ignition switch ON 8 V or more -  
Ignition switch OFF Less than 1 V  
Sensor GND (analog) B55 16 Always Approx. 0 V -  
H & LR/C oil pressure switch input B55 14 While driving at 2nd of manual mode 6 V or more -  
While driving at 3rd-5th of manual mode Less than 1.5 V
Fwd/B solenoid output B55 19 While driving at 1st or 2nd of manual mode 5 V or more   Drive frequency: 300 Hz
While driving at 3rd-5th of manual mode Less than 1.5 V  
Fwd/B oil pressure switch input B55 21 While driving at 1st or 2nd of manual mode Less than 1.5 V    
While driving at 3rd-5th of manual mode 6 V or more    
Front vehicle speed sensor input B55 24 While driving at 2nd and 20 km/h (12 MPH) of manual mode Approx. 500 - 700 RPM - Use the Subaru Select Monitor.
While driving at 4th and 80 km/h (50 MPH) of manual mode Approx. 2, 000 - 2, 500 RPM Use the Subaru Select Monitor.
Inhibitor switch 1 input B55 8 Ignition switch ON, "P" range Less than 0.5 V -  
Ignition switch ON, "N" range 5 V or more
Inhibitor switch 2 input B55 9 Ignition switch ON, "P" range 5 V or more -  
Ignition switch ON, "D" range Less than 0.5 V
Ignition power supply B55 27 Ignition switch ON 8 V or more -  
Ignition switch OFF Less than 1 V
Rear vehicle speed sensor input B55 23 While driving at 2nd and 20 km/h (12 MPH) of manual mode Approx. 500 - 700 RPM - Use the Subaru Select Monitor.
While driving at 4th and 80 km/h (50 MPH) of manual mode Approx. 2, 000 - 2, 500 RPM Use the Subaru Select Monitor.
Fr/B oil pressure switch input B55 15 While driving at other than 4th of manual mode Less than 1.5 V -  
While driving at 4th of manual mode 6 V or more
Turbine speed sensor 1 input B55 26 2nd of manual mode, turbine speed sensor is 2, 000 RPM (Read from Subaru Select Monitor) Approx. 0 RPM - Use the Subaru Select Monitor.
4th of manual mode, turbine speed sensor is v2, 000 RPM (Read from Subaru Select Monitor) Approx. 1, 900 - 2, 100 RPM Use the Subaru Select Monitor.
Inhibitor switch 3 input B55 10 Ignition switch ON, "R" range 5 V or more -  
Ignition switch ON, "D" range Less than 0.5 V
Control GND1 B54 23 Ignition switch ON Approx. 0 V    
Ignition switch OFF    
Control GND2 B54 22 Ignition switch ON Approx. 0 V    
Ignition switch OFF    
Inhibitor switch 4 input B55 11 Ignition switch ON, "P" range Less than 0.5 V -  
Ignition switch ON, "D" range 5 V or more
Back-up light relay output B54 13 Ignition switch ON, "R" range Less than 1 V 90 - 110 Ω (ATF temperature 25°C (77°F))  
Ignition switch ON, other than "R" range 8 V or more
AWD solenoid output B55 2 Engine ON, "P" range or "N" range, accelerator OFF Less than 1 V 3 - 9 Ω (ATF temperature 20°C (68°F)) Drive frequency: 300 Hz
Engine ON, "D" range, accelerator OFF, brake ON 2 V or more
Turbine speed sensor 2 input B55 25 2nd gear of manual mode, turbine speed sensor is 2, 000 RPM (Read from Subaru Select Monitor) Approx. 1, 200 - 1, 500 RPM - Use the Subaru Select Monitor.
4th of manual mode, turbine speed sensor is 2, 000 RPM (Read from Subaru Select Monitor) Approx. 1, 900 - 2, 100 RPM - Use the Subaru Select Monitor.
PN signal output B54 11 Ignition switch ON, Other than "P" range or "N" range 8 V or more -  
Ignition switch ON, "P" range or "N" range Less than 1 V -  
Ignition power supply 1 B54 26 Ignition switch ON 8 V or more -  
Ignition switch OFF Less than 1 V -  
Ignition power supply 2 B54 19 Ignition switch ON 8 V or more -  
Ignition switch OFF Less than 1 V -  
Ignition power supply 3 B54 18 Ignition switch ON 8 V or more -  
Ignition switch OFF Less than 1 V -  
Ignition power supply 4 B54 25 Ignition switch ON 8 V or more -  
Ignition switch OFF Less than 1 V -  
Paddle shift DOWN switch B54 4 Ignition switch ON, Paddle shift DOWN switch ON Less than 1 V -  
Ignition switch ON, Paddle shift DOWN switch OFF 8 V or more -  
Paddle shift UP switch B54 5 Ignition switch ON, Paddle shift UP switch ON Less than 1 V -  
Ignition switch ON, Paddle shift UP switch OFF 8 V or more -  
Manual mode switch B54 6 Ignition switch ON, Manual mode switch ON Less than 1 V -  
Ignition switch ON, Manual mode switch OFF 8 V or more -