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

  1. CHECK DTC  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    2. Read the DTC using Subaru Select Monitor.

    Is DTC displayed?

    Yes:  Perform the diagnosis according to the DTC.

    NOTE: Before performing diagnosis for DTC, perform the basic inspection. Ref. 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 DATA MONITOR  .

    Using Subaru Select Monitor, display [Stop Light Switch] in [Data monitor] of [Body Control].

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

    Yes:  Go to  3.

    No:  Check the stop light system. Ref. to LIGHTING SYSTEM>STOP LIGHT SYSTEM .

  3. 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 code)

    Yes:  Perform the diagnosis according to the DTC. Ref. to BODY CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>DTC B1016 SHIFT LOCK CIRCUIT .

    No:  Go to  4.

  4. CHECK DATA MONITOR  .

    Using Subaru Select Monitor, display [P SW] in [Data monitor] of [Body Control].

    Is "ON" displayed?

    Yes:  Go to  5.

    No  :

    1. Check the "P range" switch. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>AT SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID AND "P" RANGE SWITCH>INSPECTION .
    2. Check the harness for "P range" switch lines. Ref. 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.

    Except for WILDERNESS model:

    Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580 (EXCEPT FOR WILDERNESS))>TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .

    WILDERNESS model:

    Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580 (WILDERNESS))>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 Control Module. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL MODULE .
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