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Primary Speed Sensor: Inspection

  1. Remove the instrument panel lower cover. Refer to REMOVAL .
  2. Set the probe of oscilloscope to TCM harness connector.

    Connector & terminal 

    (B54) No. 6 (+) - No. 1 (-): 

    Fig 1: TCM Harness Connector Terminal Identification
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  3. Start and warm up the engine.
  4. Lift up the vehicle.
    CAUTION: Lift up the vehicle until the tire bottom is 0.3 m (0.98 ft) or more above the ground.
  5. Shift the select lever to "D" range.
  6. Check the waveform of primary speed sensor with engine idling running.
    Fig 2: Primary Speed Sensor Output Voltage Waveform
    G08317806Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.