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Inspection To Be Performed When The Select Lever Cannot Be Shifted From P Range

  1. CHECK DTC.

    Read the DTC using Subaru Select Monitor.

    Is DTC detected?

    Yes: Repair the corresponding system.

    NOTE: Before performing diagnosis for DTC, perform the basic inspection. Refer to BODY CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>General Description>INSPECTION .

    No: Go to  2.

    NOTE: Keep the Subaru Select Monitor connected while the ignition switch is ON.
  2. CHECK DTC.
    1. Maintain the brake pedal depressed for one second or more.
    2. Read the DTC using Subaru Select Monitor.

    Is DTC B1016 displayed? (Current malfunction)

    Yes: Check the corresponding system. Refer to BODY CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)>DTC B1016 SHIFT LOCK CIRCUIT .

    No: Go to  3.

  3. CHECK CURRENT DATA.

    Using Subaru Select Monitor, display [Stop Light Switch].

    Is "ON" displayed when the brake pedal is depressed and "OFF" displayed when the brake pedal is released?

    Yes: Go to  4.

    No: Check the stop light system. Refer to LIGHTING SYSTEM>Stop Light System .

  4. CHECK CURRENT DATA.

    Using Subaru Select Monitor, display [P SW].

    Is "ON" displayed?

    Yes: Go to  5.

    No:

    1. Check the "P range" switch. Refer to CONTROL SYSTEMS>Shift Lock Solenoid and P Range Switch>INSPECTION .
    2. Check the harness for "P range" switch lines. Refer to WIRING SYSTEM>Shift Lock Control System>WIRING DIAGRAM .
  5. CHECK SELECT CABLE INSTALLATION CONDITION.

    Check that the select cable is installed properly.

    Is the select cable installed properly?

    Yes: Go to  6.

    No: Confirm that the select cable is free from damage. If no damage is found, connect it again.

  6. CHECK SELECT LEVER OPERATION.
    1. Disconnect the select cable from the transmission main body.
    2. Shift the select lever to another range.

    Can the select lever be shifted?

    Yes: Repair the transmission body.

    CVT (TR580) model: 

    Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Transmission Assembly>REMOVAL .

    CVT (TR690) model: 

    Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Transmission Assembly>REMOVAL .

    No: Go to  7.

  7. CHECK SELECT LEVER OPERATION.
    1. Disconnect the select cable from the select lever.
    2. Connect all harnesses.
    3. Shift the select lever to another range.

    Can the select lever be shifted?

    Yes: Replace the select cable.

    No:

    1. Check the select lever main body and replace it if defective.
    2. If there is no defect in the select lever main body, replace the keyless access CM. Refer to SECURITY AND LOCKS>KEYLESS ACCESS CM .
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