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.
2012 Subaru Outback Base, Automatic CVT TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Continuously Variable Transmission Diagnostics
- Basic Diagnostic Procedure
- Check List for Interview
- General Description
- Electrical Component Location
- Transmission Control Module (TCM) I/O Signal
- Subaru Select Monitor
- Read Current Data
- Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
- Clear Memory Mode
- Inspection Mode
- Learning Control
- AT OIL TEMP Warning Light Display
- AWD Warning Light Display
- Diagnostic Procedure for Subaru Select Monitor Communication
- List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
- Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
- DTC P0705 Transmission Range Sensor Circuit (PRNDL Input)
- DTC P0708 At Range Switch Not Inputted
- DTC P0712 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Input
- DTC P0713 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit High Input
- DTC P0719 Brake Switch Circuit Low
- DTC P0720 Output Speed Sensor Circuit
- DTC P0724 Brake Switch Circuit High
- DTC P0730 Gearshift Control Performance Abnormal
- DTC P0801 Reverse Inhibit Control Circuit
- DTC P0841 Secondary Oil Pressure Sensor Performance
- DTC P0842 Secondary Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit (Low)
- DTC P0843 Secondary Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit (High)
- DTC P0890 At Self-Shut Relay Diagnosis (Low)
- DTC P0951 Manual Switch
- DTC P0962 Secondary Solenoid Circuit (Low)
- DTC P0963 Secondary Solenoid Circuit (High)
- DTC P0965 Forward & Reverse Solenoid Function
- DTC P0966 Forward & Reverse Solenoid Circuit (Low)
- DTC P0967 Forward & Reverse Linear Solenoid Circuit (High)
- DTC P0970 Transfer Solenoid Circuit (Low)
- DTC P0971 Transfer Solenoid Circuit (High)
- DTC P0973 Primary Solenoid System A Circuit (Low)
- DTC P0974 Primary Solenoid System A Circuit (High)
- DTC P0976 Primary Solenoid System B Circuit (Low)
- DTC P0977 Primary Solenoid System B Circuit (High)
- DTC P1718 At Can Communication Circuit
- DTC P1724 At EEPROM Error
- DTC P1725 At Body System Can Communication Trouble
- DTC P2746 Primary Pulley Revolution Speed Sensor Circuit
- DTC P2750 Sec. Pulley Revolution Speed Sensor Circuit
- DTC P2762 Lock-Up Duty Solenoid Malfunction
- DTC P2763 Lock-Up Duty Solenoid Circuit (High)
- DTC P2764 Lock-Up Duty Solenoid Circuit (Low)
- DTC P2769 Lock-Up On/Off Solenoid Circuit (Low)
- DTC P2770 Lock-Up On/Off Solenoid Circuit (High)
- Diagnostic Procedure without Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
- Diagnostics with Phenomenon
Factory Service Tools
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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.
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