2013 Subaru Outback Base, Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Diagnostic Method

  • Abnormality Judgment 

Judge as NG when one of the following conditions is established.

JUDGMENT VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Target voltage = 0 V
and  
Actual voltage < 0 V
or  
Actual voltage > 0.01953125 V
Target voltage = 5 V
and  
Actual voltage < 4.979248047 V
or  
Actual voltage > 5 V

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  200 ms

Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination:  Illuminates as soon as a malfunction occurs.

  • Normality Judgment 

Judge as OK and clear the NG if the following conditions are established.

JUDGMENT VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Target voltage = 0 V
and  
Actual voltage ≥ 0 V
and  
Actual voltage ≤ 0.01953125 V
Target voltage = 5 V
and  
Actual voltage ≥ 4.979248047 V
and  
Actual voltage ≤ 5 V

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  2000 ms

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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