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DTC P1F03: AWD Solenoid Circuit High: Notes

  1. -

    DTC detecting condition: 

    Immediately at fault recognition

    Trouble symptom: 

    • Drivability getting worse.
    • Tight corner braking phenomenon occurs.

    Wiring diagram: 

    AWD control system Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM (CROSSTREK MODEL (HEV))>AWD CONTROL SYSTEM .

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  1. CHECK DATA MONITOR  .
    1. After driving with warm up condition, park the vehicle while depressing the brake pedal at "D" range.
    2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, read data of [AWD Solenoid Set Current] and [AWD Solenoid Actual Current] in the [Data Monitor] of [AWD Control]. Ref. to AWD CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR .

    Do [AWD Solenoid Set Current] and [AWD Solenoid Actual Current] almost match?

    Yes:  Check for poor contact of AWD control module connector.

    No:  Go to  2.

  2. CHECK HARNESS  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Disconnect the AWD control module connector.
    3. Disconnect the AWD solenoid connector.
    4. Measure the resistance between AWD control module connector and transmission connectors.

    Connector and terminal 

    (B648) No. 13 - (E115) No. 28:

    Is the resistance less than 1 Ω?

    Yes:  Go to  3.

    No:  Repair the open circuit of harness.

  3. CHECK HARNESS  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    2. Measure the voltage between AWD control module connector and chassis ground.

    Connector and terminal 

    (B648) No. 13 (+) - Chassis ground (-):

    Is the voltage 1 V or more?

    Yes:  Go to  4.

    No:  Repair the short circuit of harness.

  4. CHECK AWD SOLENOID  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Connected the AWD solenoid connector.
    3. Measure the resistance between AWD control module connector and transmission body.

    Connector and terminal 

    (B648) No. 13 - Transmission body:

    Is the resistance 1.6 - 3.8 Ω? (When cold)

    Yes:  Check for poor contact of AWD control module connector. Replace the AWD control module if no fault is found. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TH2A)>AWD CONTROL MODULE .

    No:  Replace the transmission assembly. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TH2A)>TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY .