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Basic Diagnostic Procedure: Procedure

  1. CHECK PRE-INSPECTION. 
    1. Ask the customer when and how the trouble occurred using the interview check list. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>CHECK LIST FOR INTERVIEW 
    2. Before performing diagnostics, check the following items which might affect CVT problems.

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes:  Go to  2

    No:  Repair the items which may be affecting the CVT trouble.

  2. CHECK AT OIL TEMP LIGHT. 

    Turn the ignition switch to ON and wait for at least 2 seconds.

    Does the AT OIL TEMP light illuminate?

    Yes:  Go to  3

    No:  Check the AT OIL TEMP light.

  3. CHECK AT OIL TEMP LIGHT. 

    Start the engine and wait for 2 seconds or more.

    Does the AT OIL TEMP light blink?

    Yes:  Go to  4

    No:  Go to  5

  4. CHECK DTC DISPLAY. 

    Read the DTC.

    NOTE: If the communication function of Subaru Select Monitor cannot be executed normally, check the communication circuit. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>Diagnostic Procedure for Subaru Select Monitor Communication>COMMUNICATION FOR INITIALIZING IMPOSSIBLE 

    Is DTC displayed on Subaru Select Monitor?

    Yes:  Record the DTC, time stamp and freeze frame data.

    Go to  6

    NOTE:
    • For the time stamp, refer to LAN information. Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>General Description>CAUTION>TIME STAMP
    • Depending on DTCs, time stamp may not be stored.

    No:  Go to  5

  5. PERFORM GENERAL DIAGNOSTICS. 
    1. Inspect using "Diagnostic Procedure without Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITHOUT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 
    2. Inspect using "Diagnostics with Phenomenon". Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTICS WITH PHENOMENON 
    3. Perform the Inspection Mode. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>INSPECTION MODE 
    4. Read the DTC.

    Is DTC displayed on Subaru Select Monitor?

    Yes:  Go to  6

    No:  Finish the diagnosis.

  6. PERFORM DIAGNOSIS. 
    1. Inspect by referring to "Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 
      NOTE: For the DTC table, refer to "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 
    2. Repair the trouble cause.
    3. Perform the Clear Memory Mode.
    4. Perform the Inspection Mode. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>INSPECTION MODE 
    5. Read the DTC.

    Is DTC displayed on Subaru Select Monitor?

    Yes:  Inspect by referring to "Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 

    No:  Finish the diagnosis.