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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998LEGACY BRIGHTON WAGON AWD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONINITIAL INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC OVERVIEWINITIAL INSPECTIONBASIC COMPONENT INSPECTION
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHC
Basic Component Inspection
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Basic Component Inspection
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTES
WARNING: Indicates the item which must be observed precisely during performance of maintenance services in order to avoid injury to the mechanics and other persons.
CAUTION: Indicates that item which must be followed precisely during performance of maintenance services so as to avoid damage and breakage to the vehicle and its parts and components.
NOTE: Indicates the hints, knacks, etc. which make the maintenance job easier.
3. Basic Checks
A: DISCONNECTING CONNECTORS
- Always hold the connector itself.
CAUTION: Don't pull the harness.
- Inspect a connector by pushing it all the way in. If the connector is equipped with a locking device, push it in until a clicking sound is heard.
- To disconnect a locking connector, first release the lock, then pull the connector off.
B: INSERTING A PROBE
- Generally, probes are inserted into connectors from the rear side (wire side).
- When removing the shock protector take care not to deform it; this also applies to waterproof connectors, which cannot be tested from the wire side.
- Connectors equipped with shock protectors must be checked with a mini probe (thin), or it will be necessary to remove the shock protector.
- When the connector has a back plate, remove the plate after removing the projection of the plate first. (Be careful not to use excessive force, since the terminals might brake off.)
C: CHECKING FOR POOR CONTACT ON PLUG-IN CONNECTORS
1. POOR CONTACT
Poor contact is frequently caused by corroded terminals, dirt, foreign substances, weak contact points between male and female connectors, etc. Quite often a plug with poor contact will work perfectly again after it has been pulled off and reconnected. If harness and connector checks do not reveal any defect, it can be assumed that an intermittent contact in a connector is the source of trouble.
2. VISUAL INSPECTION
1) Disconnect the two connector halves.
2) Check the connector pins for signs of corrosion or foreign material.
3) Check the connector for loose and damaged terminals, and make sure they are set correctly in the connector.
NOTE: When the harness is pulled lightly, the terminals should not come out.
NOTE: If one of the pins allows to pull out easily, it is a likely source of a malfunction.
5) Shake lightly the connector and the harness, and check for sudden changes in voltage or resistance.
WARNING: Indicates the item which must be observed precisely during performance of maintenance services in order to avoid injury to the mechanics and other persons.
CAUTION: Indicates that item which must be followed precisely during performance of maintenance services so as to avoid damage and breakage to the vehicle and its parts and components.
NOTE: Indicates the hints, knacks, etc. which make the maintenance job easier.
3. Basic Checks
A: DISCONNECTING CONNECTORS
- Always hold the connector itself.
CAUTION: Don't pull the harness.
- Inspect a connector by pushing it all the way in. If the connector is equipped with a locking device, push it in until a clicking sound is heard.
- To disconnect a locking connector, first release the lock, then pull the connector off.
B: INSERTING A PROBE
- Generally, probes are inserted into connectors from the rear side (wire side).
- When removing the shock protector take care not to deform it; this also applies to waterproof connectors, which cannot be tested from the wire side.
- Connectors equipped with shock protectors must be checked with a mini probe (thin), or it will be necessary to remove the shock protector.
- When the connector has a back plate, remove the plate after removing the projection of the plate first. (Be careful not to use excessive force, since the terminals might brake off.)
C: CHECKING FOR POOR CONTACT ON PLUG-IN CONNECTORS
1. POOR CONTACT
Poor contact is frequently caused by corroded terminals, dirt, foreign substances, weak contact points between male and female connectors, etc. Quite often a plug with poor contact will work perfectly again after it has been pulled off and reconnected. If harness and connector checks do not reveal any defect, it can be assumed that an intermittent contact in a connector is the source of trouble.
2. VISUAL INSPECTION
1) Disconnect the two connector halves.
2) Check the connector pins for signs of corrosion or foreign material.
3) Check the connector for loose and damaged terminals, and make sure they are set correctly in the connector.
NOTE: When the harness is pulled lightly, the terminals should not come out.
NOTE: If one of the pins allows to pull out easily, it is a likely source of a malfunction.
5) Shake lightly the connector and the harness, and check for sudden changes in voltage or resistance.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.