Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2001 Subaru Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Check Gear Position
9H1: CHECK GEAR POSITION.
- Lift-up or raise the vehicle and support with safety stand.CAUTION: On AWD models, raise all wheels off ground.
- Start the engine.
- Move select lever to "D", and drive vehicle.
- Read data of gear position using Subaru Select Monitor.
- Gear position is indicated.
NOTE:
The speed difference between front and rear wheels may light the ABS warning light, but this indicates no malfunction. When AT control diagnosis is finished, perform the ABS memory clearance procedure of on-board diagnostics system. See CLEARING MEMORY-ABS
.
CHECK: Does the transmission gear correspond to the gear which is shown on display?
- YES: Go to step line pressure duty solenoid, see CHECK LINE PRESSURE DUTY SOLENOID .
- NO: Check shift solenoid 1 and shift solenoid 2 signal circuit, see DTC 71: SHIFT SOLENOID 1 andDTC 72: SHIFT SOLENOID 2 .
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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.