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DTC P0951: Auto Shift Manual Control Circuit Range/Performance: Notes

DTC detecting condition: 

Immediately at fault recognition

Trouble symptom: 

Manual mode cannot be set.

CAUTION:

Wiring diagram: 

CVT control system Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM>CVT CONTROL SYSTEM .

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  1. CHECK HARNESS  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Disconnect the manual mode switch connector.
    3. Measure the resistance between manual mode switch connector and chassis ground.

      Connector & terminal 

      (i44) No. 8 - Chassis ground:

    Is the resistance less than 1 Ω?

    Yes:  Go to  2.

    No:  Repair the open circuit of harness.

  2. CHECK MANUAL MODE SWITCH  .

    Measure the resistance between manual mode switch terminals.

    Terminals 

    No. 7 - No. 8:

    Is the resistance 1 MΩ or more?

    Yes:  Go to  3.

    No:  Replace the select lever assembly. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT LEVER .

  3. CHECK MANUAL MODE SWITCH  .
    1. Shift the select lever to manual mode.
    2. Measure the resistance between manual mode switch terminals.

      Terminals 

      No. 7 - No. 8:

    Is the resistance less than 1 Ω?

    Yes:  Go to  4.

    No:  Replace the select lever assembly. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT LEVER .

  4. CHECK HARNESS  .
    1. Disconnect the TCM connector.
    2. Measure the resistance between TCM connector and manual mode switch connector.

      Connector & terminal 

      (B54) No. 20 - (i44) No. 7:

    Is the resistance less than 1 Ω?

    Yes:  Go to  5.

    No:  Repair the open circuit of harness or poor contact of connector.

  5. CHECK HARNESS  .

    Measure the resistance between manual mode switch connector and chassis ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (i44) No. 7 - Chassis ground:

    Is the resistance 1 MΩ or more?

    Yes:  Go to  6.

    No:  Repair the short circuit of harness.

  6. CHECK INPUT SIGNAL FOR TCM  .
    1. Connect all connectors.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Set the select lever to "D" range.
    4. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, read the data of [Manual Mode Switch]. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR .

    Does [Manual Mode Switch] display "ON" with select lever in manual mode, and "OFF" with select lever in other than manual mode?

    Yes:  Current condition is normal.

    No:  Go to  7.

  7. CHECK FOR POOR CONTACT  .

    Is there poor contact of the manual mode switch circuit?

    Yes:  Repair the poor contact.

    No:  Replace the TCM. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) .