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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998LEGACY BRIGHTON WAGON AWD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINTRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSBASIC DIAGNOSTIC CHARTPART 3
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHC
Part 3
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Part 3
WIRING DIAGRAM, "D" RANGE SWITCH
CHECK "3" RANGE SWITCH.
DIAGNOSIS:
- Input signal circuit of "3" range is open or shorted.
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
- Shift characteristics are erroneous.
- Engine brake is not effected when selector lever is in "3" range.
WIRING DIAGRAM, "3" RANGE SWITCH
CHECK "2" RANGE SWITCH.
DIAGNOSIS:
- Input signal circuit of "2" range is open or shorted.
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
- Shift characteristics are erroneous.
- Engine brake is not effected when selector lever is in "2" range.
WIRING DIAGRAM, "2" RANGE SWITCH
CHECK "1" RANGE SWITCH.
DIAGNOSIS:
- Input signal circuit of "1" range is open or shorted.
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
- Shift characteristics are erroneous.
- Engine brake is not effected when selector lever is in "1" range.
WIRING DIAGRAM, "1" RANGE SWITCH
CHECK HOLD SWITCH. (DIAGNOSIS SWITCH)
DIAGNOSIS:
- LED does not come on even if diagnosis switch is ON.
- Diagnosis switch circuit is open or short.
WIRING DIAGRAM, HOLD SWITCH
CHECK SHIFT SOLENOID 1.
CHECK SHIFT SOLENOID 2.
CHECK OVERRUNNING SOLENOID.
CHECK ATF TEMPERATURE WARNING LAMP.
CHECK HOLD LAMP.
CHECK FWD LAMP.
CHECK TORQUE CONTROL SIGNAL.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.