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Basic Diagnostic Procedure: Procedure

  1. CHECK PRE-INSPECTION. 
    1. Ask the customer when and how the trouble occurred using the interview check list. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>Check List for Interview .
    2. Before performing diagnostics, check the following items which might affect CVT problems.

    Is the check result OK?

    • Yes  : Go to 2. 
    • No  : Repair the items which may be affecting the CVT trouble.
  2. CHECK AT OIL TEMP LIGHT. 

    Turn the ignition switch to ON and wait for at least 2 seconds.

    Does the AT OIL TEMP light illuminate?

    • Yes  : Go to 3. 
    • No  : Check the AT OIL TEMP light.
  3. CHECK AT OIL TEMP LIGHT. 

    Start the engine and wait for 2 seconds or more.

    Does the AT OIL TEMP light blink?

    • Yes  : Go to 4. 
    • No  : Go to  5.
  4. CHECK DTC DISPLAY. 

    Read the DTC.

    NOTE: If the communication function of Subaru Select Monitor cannot be executed normally, check the communication circuit. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Procedure for Subaru Select Monitor Communication>COMMUNICATION FOR INITIALIZING IMPOSSIBLE .

    Is DTC displayed on Subaru Select Monitor?

  5. PERFORM GENERAL DIAGNOSTICS. 
    1. Inspect using "Diagnostic Procedure without Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Procedure without Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .
    2. Inspect using "Diagnostics with Phenomenon". Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostics with Phenomenon .
    3. Perform the Inspection Mode. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>Inspection Mode .
    4. Read the DTC.

    Is DTC displayed on Subaru Select Monitor?

    • Yes  : Go to 6. 
    • No  : Finish the diagnosis.
  6. PERFORM DIAGNOSIS. 
    1. Inspect by referring to "Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .
      NOTE: For the DTC table, refer to "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .
    2. Repair the trouble cause.
    3. Clear the memory.
    4. Perform the Inspection Mode. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>Inspection Mode .
    5. Read the DTC.

    Is DTC displayed on Subaru Select Monitor?