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Inhibitor Switch: Inspection

  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Remove the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>INTERCOOLER>REMOVAL .
  3. Disconnect the engine wiring harness connector.
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  4. Check the inhibitor switch signal circuit.
    1. Check the circuit of each range.
      NOTE: If faulty, check the transmission harness for open circuit or short circuit, or poor contact.
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      Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
      4 - 24 P range Less than 1 Ω
      5 - 24 R range
      9 - 24 N range
      10 - 24 D range
    2. Check continuity when the lever is moved 1.5° in the front-rear direction from each range.

    If there is continuity in only one direction or in other points, adjust the inhibitor switch. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>INHIBITOR SWITCH>ADJUSTMENT .

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    (A) 1.5°
    (B) Initial position
    (C) Continuity range
    G13621947Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
    4 - 24 P range Less than 1 Ω
    5 - 24 R range
    9 - 24 N range
    10 - 24 D range
  5. Check the neutral switch signal circuit and back-up light circuit.
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    Terminal No. Range Standard
    6 - 8 P range and N range Less than 1 Ω
    25 - 29 Except for R range ∞Ω
    25 - 29 R range Less than 1 Ω
  6. After inspection, install the related parts in the reverse order of removal.