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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 CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE 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 CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Procedure for Subaru Select Monitor Communication>COMMUNICATION FOR INITIALIZING IMPOSSIBLE .

    Is DTC displayed on Subaru Select Monitor?

    Yes: Record the DTC, time stamp and freeze frame data.

    Go to  6 .

    NOTE:

    No: Go to  5 .

  5. PERFORM GENERAL DIAGNOSTICS  .
    1. Inspect using "Diagnostic Procedure without Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Procedure without Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .
    2. Inspect using "Diagnostics with Phenomenon". Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostics with Phenomenon .
    3. Perform the Inspection Mode. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE 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 CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .
      NOTE: For the DTC table, refer to "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .
    2. Repair the trouble cause.
    3. Perform the Clear Memory Mode.
    4. Perform the Inspection Mode. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>Inspection Mode .
    5. Read the DTC.

    Is DTC displayed on Subaru Select Monitor?

    Yes: Inspect by referring to "Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .

    No: Finish the diagnosis.